In the elective pamphlet for 1896-97, which has just been issued, many notable changes have been made from that of last year. Besides the numerous inevitable changes in the various departments, there have been three new departments established-the department of Slavic Languages, the department of Celtic and the department of Mining and Metallurgy.

The only course in the Slavic languages to be given next year is Russian 1, conducted by Mr. Leo Wiener. However, applications for a course in Polish and other Slavic languages will be considered.

Two half-courses in Celtic are offered, to be conducted by Dr. F. N. Robinson. Celtic 1 comprises a study of Old Irish and will be given during the first half year. Celtic 2, a study of Middle Irish, will be given during the second half-year.

Three full courses and three half courses comprise the department of Mining and Metallurgy. The course on ore-dressing, however, will not be given till 1897-98. Half courses 2 and 3 deal with the metallurgy of various metals. Course 5 and half course 1 treat of the subject of mining. Course 6 deals with Metallurgical Chemistry.

Besides these more important additions there have been several innovations and changes in the various departments. One of the most important is the establishment of a new course in English, to be known as English 31. This course is open to all who, having passed English A, prefer an elective course to Course B. This year English 22 has been open to all who had passed English A. Next year, however, English 22 will be open only to those who have attained Grade C in course A. The new course will embrace work similar to that done by the second section of English 22 this year.

Another important change is the reduction of the work in English C, the junior English. Instead of four forensics being required as formerly, only three will be required next year. During the first half-year, however, besides the lectures, there will also be classwork. In the class-room there will be talks on the principles of argumentation, and exercises to test the student's knowledge of these principles.

English 7, a study of the literature of the eighteenth century, has this year been enlarged into two half-courses, to be given in succeeding half-years. During the first half-year Mr. Hurlbut will conduct the course in a study of literature from the death of Dryden to the death of Pope (1700-1744); during the last half-year, Mr. Copeland will treat of literature from the death of Pope to the publication of the lyrical ballads (1744-1798).

English 32 and English 32 will embrace the study of literature from 1557 to 1642, and will be given in successive half-years by Mr. Gardiner and Professor Baker respectively.

English 13, a half-course in literary criticism in England since the sixteenth century, conducted by Mr. Gates replaces English 9.

In English 14, Professor Wendell succeeds Professor Baker. English 25, 26 and 15 will not be given next year. In their stead will be given English 19, 16, 4, 21, and 24.

In the department of Semitic Languages and History, course 14 replaces course 15. Course 2 which was omitted this year will be given next year. Dr. Reisner takes charge of courses 4, 7, and 10, and gives a new half-course in Egyptian Archaeology. Professor Toy will also offer a course on "The Talmud."

The absence during next year of Professors Goodwin and Greenough, and Dr. Hayley has necessitated many changes in the courses conducted by them in the department of Classical Philology.

In Greek B, Professor Morgan and Mr. Parker give way to Dr. Gulick, who also succeeds Professor Morgan in Greek 1. Dr. Gulick succeeds Professor White in Greek 2, and Mr. Parker replaces Professor Wright in Greek 3. Professor Howard and Dr. Hayley retire from Latin B and C. Dr. Hayley is replaced in Latin C and D by Dr. Mather and Professor Morgan respectively. Professor Morgan succeeds Professor Smith in Latin 1. Professor Allen takes Latin 7. Several new courses, intended primarily for graduates, have been introduced. Course 54, given by Mr. Ropes, includes a study of the Acts of the Apostles. Professor Morgan will offer half-course 50, a consideration of Roman satire from Ennius to Juvenal. During the first half-year, Professor Allen will give course 47, on the Bucolics and the Georgics of Virgil. Dr. Gulick will offer course 52 during the first half-year on Greek elegiac, iambic and lyric poetry. 39, a half-course on Roman Stoicism in the First Century will be offered during the second half-year by Mr. Parker.

In 1897-98 Professor Goodwin will offer courses 44 and 27, the former on Thucydides, the latter on the Politics of Aristotle.

Next year Professor Allen will offer Classical Philology 29 a half-course on the religion and worship of the Greeks; Professor Howard offers Classical Philology 51 on Roman Political and Legal Antiquities; Professor Morgan offers course 49 on studies in Classical Archaeology and Art; and Dr. Gulick offers course 53, a half-course in Greek Mythology.