The catalogue of the department of classical philology and Sanscrit has just been announced. The arrangement of the courses this year is much the same as last year. The courses in Greek and Latin which are marked by letters (A, F, B, C, D, E,) are intended especially for freshmen. In the Greek department, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12 are advanced courses open to upper class men. Courses 3 and 7 are composition courses. Courses 10 and 11 will be omitted during 1890-91. In the Latin department courses A, B, C, and D are for freshmen. Course E, in composition. may be counted for second year, but not for final honors. Courses 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, are advanced courses for upper class men. Course 3 is composition the examination in which is identical with the examination for second year honors. To obtain honorable mention in Greek the count must include course 6, 8 or 9. Courses A, B, C, D, E, F, cannot be counted. In Latin, courses A, B, C, D, E and F cannot be counted. The Seminary during 1890-91 will be under the direction of Professors Allen and Smith. The design of the seminary is to afford training in philological criticism and research. The meetings, which are held twice a week, are devoted to text criticism and interpretation of Greek and Latin authors.

The department in Sanscrit and Pali is under the direction of Chas. R. Lanman, Ph. D. Courses 1 and 2 are on the Sanscrit. Course 3 is introductory to the language and literature of the Vedas. Course4, Pali, in which the several books of buddhism are read. There are also several courses of research.