Presbyterian Association" was organized and incorporated under the laws of the State, whose "object shall be to bring the Presbyterian students of the University of Michigan into closer acquaintance and communion with each other, to confirm the faith of students coming from Presbyterian families, to promote the spiritual welfare of its members, and increase their influence in advancing the cause of Christianity, etc." Of the board of trustees four are appointed by the synod, and four by the session of the Ann Arbor church. Rev. Wallace Radcliffe, D. D., became the first president.

Mrs. Sackett died March 27, 1892, and yet lives in the monumental presence of her gift and in its increasing ministry of gladness and beneficence to our Zion. Sackett Hall, with its facilities for class rooms, offices, and students' dormitories, was supplemented 1891 by McMillan Hall, the gift of Senator James McMillan ; having a frontage of 80 feet, in the colonial style of brick and stone, harmonious with Sackett Hall and communicating therewith by cloisters; containing gymnasium, reception and reading rooms, library and assembly hall, and erected at a cost of $20,000. This hall was opened with appropriate ceremonies May 23, 1891, during the sittings of General Assembly at Detroit, by Dr. Green, Moderator, and others.

The work being done at Ann Arbor through the McMillan and Sackett Halls is of the very greatest importance. To solve the problem of positive Christian influence at the University, and to give anything like pastoral oversight to the student body, nothing has been suggested that approaches the plan of the "Guild Halls." Over 500 of the 3000 students are from Presbyterian homes. There are many Christian influences about the University, but none can be distinctively de

nominational. The stronger the criticism as to the religious influence of the University, the more persuasive becomes the argument for Tappan Association. Whatever educational theories we adopt, the condition confronts us. We may lament the number of Presbyterian students at the University; and yet our wisdom will consist, not in criticising, but in making the best of their presence there. They can be lost to, or saved for, the church; may be ignored or recognized, neglected or trained; which is wisdom?

The library numbers some 12,000 volumes, including the 7,000 of the Duffield, Atterbury and Jones libraries, classified and indexed for ready reference. There is need of $5,000 endowment for the library. There is a training course for teaching our doctrine, history and methods, and to fit for practical intelligent service. An endowment of at least $10,000 for this is a necessity. The lectureship contemplates a foundation by means of which a series of lectures will be delivered by specialists on Christian faith and life. An endowment of $15,000 is necessary in order to command the best service here and abroad. Then, too, for the purposes of meeting the general expenses an additional endowment of $10,000 is needed. L. B. B.

ALMA COLLEGE.

The doors of Alma College, Rev. George F. Hunting, D. D., President, were opened to receive students Sept. 12, 1887. Thirty-four students registered the first day, ninety-five the first year, 280 for the year ending April 1, 1898. It embraces six departments of instruction. The Academic and Collegiate Depts. have each four courses of study of four years each, the Classical, Philosophical, Scientific and Literary. In all four the Bible and religion are specially emphasized. "Since the religious faculties are the highest and noblest, their training has been given the place of first importance. The instruction here given is in the broadest sense Christian. Nothing of a sectarian character is admitted. The purpose is to build up intelligent Christian manhood. We believe this is the greatest need of our time." The Kindergarten Training Dept. and the Commercial Dept. have each a two years' course, with the Bible in each. The Dept. of Music, three years, and the Art Dept., four years, complete a curriculum which for fullness, thoroughness and religiousness has made this college in one decade one of the first educational institutions of the State. It has a faculty of seventeen trained specialists of large experience, a library of 15,000 volumes, new gymnasium and museum, and well equipped physical and chemical laboratories; while the total expenses per year are only from $100 to $150 for the student.

There are four college buildings on the campus.