The contributions to the last issue of the Advocate are numerous. All are short; most are interesting. The "Wonderful Story of the Green Bag," by R. W. Page '03, is mysterious and thoroughly amusing. "The Romancer," by C. J. Hambleton '04, seems a trifle drawn out, as its plot is slight; but one can easily forgive, for the sketch is well written. Less can be said for "The Misogynists," by L. B. Stowe and "The Sleep-Walker," by G. B. Fernald '03. Both are of romantic trend, but neither is very literary or life like. "Le Petroleur," by E. R. Little '04, is written in a style which aims to heighten pathos by apparent lack of feeling. The task seems to have been too hard; the blunt treatment has not done justice to a theme of considerable possibilities.

The most finished bit of poetry in the number is the sonnet by R. Pier '03, entitled "A Statute." "Astronomy," by G. L. Kobbe '03 is a neat little bit. Other contributions in verse are "Lux," by C. G. L., Jr., "The Messenger," by D. W. Stockbridge and an anonymous quatrain, "Wordsworth"

The leading editorial presents pointedly the arguments for giving upperclassmen preference in the assignment of Yard rooms. Another editorial assaults the much abused retaining wall. It seems a little uncharitable thus to abuse a work still unfinished, and to suggest as improvements features which we have been led to suppose were part of the original plan. The other classified contributions include two book reviews and three "Kodaks," including one of much merit.