The last number of the Advocate lacks distinction. The stories are for the most part of rather negative merit, and possess little that puts them above the ordinary fortnightly theme type. The two bits of verse "The Spirits of the Seasons,' by C. W. Stork, and "Pursuit," by S. Hale, are rather slight in subject, though the latter has a charm and air, that the former entirely lacks.
"The Debtor," by John Garrison, is burdened with an excess of very ordinary word painting and lack of restraint, but has a certain maturity of style that saves it from being commonplace. Perhaps the most entertaining bit of prose in the number is "A Christmas on Black Pearl Island," by S. Greenfield. In a few words a very distinct and altogether original incident is brought out, set in a style, erisp and interesting.
"In the Line of Fiction," by W. B. Blake and "Our Second Meeting." are ordinary both in matter and treatment. The former develops a rather unusual plot, but the ending is very disappointing and a thoroughly original situation is entirely overlooked.
The "College Kodaks" are better than usual, and the editorials maintain their usual excellence.
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