DARTMOUTH

The final quotation appeared in the New York Sun:

The celebration of its 150th anniversary, which terminated yesterday, finds Dartmouth College stronger in numbers than ever before in its history. When the institution opened its doors in 1769 there were but four entering students; the freshman class of the present session numbers 614.

This splendid old college has had a long career of usefulness and service. Founded originally for the education of the Indians, it has developed into a national institution, drawing its students from all parts of the country, and contributing a large quota of leaders in every field of activity.

Many American universities at this time are appealing for assistance. Harvard, Princeton, Cornell and a score of others find that the in- vested funds upon which they depend so largely to meet their current needs have so declined in value that they must receive help or seriously curtail their usefulness. It is to be hoped that Dartmouth too will receive its just recognition. No university is more de- serving, none has done better service for the nation, none has promise of a brighter future. Her 150 th anniversary should mark for the fine old New England college a new epoch of prosperity and usefulness.