The latest number of the Lampoon is a decided improvement over some of the recent numbers. Although there are still a few monotonous reminders of "twenty-fifth anniversary" and "fond looking-back period," the contents in general are very appropriate and will be more appreciated by the undergraduate body for whom the paper is published. Such things as the centre-piece, and "The Almanae" recall the best of the articles in the recent anniversary number, and suggest that the editors have at last settled upon the sort of sketches which appeal most to the average student.

There are two parodies in this issue which are much better than the average -- "Ever Holdem?" and "The Diary of a Very Fresh Freshman" by Charles Buncom Flapjack. In each of these the writer has taken advantage of a very pronounced style in works which are probably familiar to all, and brings in his points very cleverly.

It is hard to find the merit by which the cover sketch deserves its place. The first-page drawing is a little better, showing some individuality of style. There are several minor sketches, on the other hand, especially one in regard to the Pump, which are apt and amusing.

The "By the Way" column has a new head-piece of some merit, and the column itself does not seem as forced as usual. The editorial is labored and hardly worth while.