The first number of volume fifty-one of the Advocate is not quite up to the usual standard. One of the chief faults is the predominance of tragedy; for four out of six stories are distinctly tragic, and three of these actually end in sudden death.

Of these four stories "Dross," and "The Prize that Teddy Won," are quite readable. In fact, "Dross" is fairly vigorous, strong, and decidedly well worked up, though one cannot help feeling that the allusion to the fact that "people in poor districts are not troubled with sensitive nostrils" is in rather bad taste, and that its omission would have improved the general impression which the story gives. The author of "Dross" shows that he has a good command of language, and the story is distinctly the best of the number.

"The Prize that Teddy Won" could not fairly be called tragic had it been less skill fully worked out. But one is brought into such sympathy with the hopes and ambitions of the skipper, that one almost wishes he had not cut the sheet.

"From Boston to New York," lacks climax, though interesting as a story.

Of the other three stories, "The Con- version of the Princess Anna" is the best, There is a light vivacious, touch distinctly appropriate to the bit of History's which the author narrates. While "Old Henry's Treasure," and "One in Forty" do not seem to be particularly strong, yet the former has one or two good touches and the latter shows promise.

There is but one poem in the number, a sonnet entitled "The Athlete." It is marked by a certain rythmical smoothness, but in one or two places is a trifle obscure.

Of the "Kodaks," the first, second and last seem the best. The one about the Dean's smile is delightful, and we should. like to meet the young lady who was not surprised at an oath. The editorials are on the whole, clear and perspicuous, though it seems as if the Advocate's scheme for assigning College "Aid" might lead to a still further development of "swiping" as a device for obtaining high marks.