THE HISTORY OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE

The second volume of the History of Dartmouth College and the Town of Hanover, New Hampshire, has just appeared and is now on sale. This volume is the work of Professor J. K. Lord, and is a continuation of the work begun by Frederick Chase, which appeared more than twenty years ago. It covers the period from 1815-1909, containing chapters nine to fifteen of the History. The headings of the chapters are as follows: The College Church and Causes Leading up to the Great Controversy; The College and the University; the College Case, 1815-1826; The College under Presidents Dana and Tyler, 1820-1828; The Administration of President Lord, 1828-1863; The Administration of President Smith, 1863-1877; The College under President Bartlett, 1877-1892; The College under President Tucker, 1893-1909.

After the purely historical material a number of subjects are treated, showing the result of much delving in the past of College and town. The special topics are: The Library; The Literary Socities and the Fraternities; The Phi Beta Kappa Society; The Northern Academy; The Handel Society; Religious Societies; Commencements; Term Bills and Fees; College Laws; The Catalogue; The Museum and Cabinet; The Philosophical Apparatus; The College Bell; Mails, and Means and Routes of Travel; The River; Dams. Locks, and Bridges; Railroads. In an appendix a number of interesting documents bearing on the history of the College are reprinted. The volume contains 725 pages, and 27 full page illustrations. An extensive review of this important contribution to the literature of the College will appear in an early issue of the ALUMNI MAGAZINE.

The book is now on sale and can be procured from the College Treasurer for $3.00 with thirty cents additional, if it is to be sent by post. There are also a few copies of volume one still available, which may be had for $3.50 a copy, plus postage.