The Washington times., 1902-04-13

years to three. and adding thereto new
sections. one on economics and one on ad-
mristrative law. with appropriate degrees
or certificates to be given in each. Moot
court work, testamentary law. and se,
eral other subjects were also added as
elective to the course leading to the de-
gree of master of laws, the same to con-
tinue one year. however, as heretofore.
The new curriculum will go into effect
at the beginning of the next term, but
those who had entered those courses
prior to the 1st of last January will not
be affected by the change.
1t is safe to say that with these changes
the school will next year be one OF the
finest of its kind in the world.
The Columbian Women.
The socia given by the Columbian
Women recently great success in
spite of bad weather. About fifty people
spent 4 very pleasant evening in the
school library. Mr.. Cross. of the college.
sang some baritone selections very ac-
ceptably accompanied on the piano by
Mr. Alden. also OF the college. Several
three children, two brothers and a sister,
playing on the piano. mandolin, and violin
in concert the youngest performer being
a mite of girl hardly six years old. With
Mr. Alden at the piano. the whole COM
pany joined heartily IN singing a number
OF familiar songs, mostly patriotic. Each
guest was tagged, so that there was no
Hn6PginS
Prof. Carroll, and other members OF the
university faculty. The refreshments
were handed around on cardboard platters
of tasty design. BY the rapidity with
which the refreshments disappeared, the
committee in charge were satisfied that
the company was happy and enjoying the
occasion thoroughly. Dainty souvenirs.
prepared by Mrs. L. V. Mccullough, were
distributed, and were highly appreciated
by those present The souvenirs consisted
Of small cardboard hatchets. painted red,
and having the words Columbian Women,
1902" painted on the handle
The Columbian Women also held re-
ception last Thursday evening at the
home of Mrs. DR.. Boyee. On this occa-
sion tidy little sum was raised for the
benefit of the library fund. A first-rate
musical program was PROVIDED, ana alter
this feast of soul the guests were appre-
ciatively hungry and sufficiently exhaust
ed by the entertainment. the larger part
Of which they had furnished themselves
TO rapidly place large quantity of re-
freshments out of sight.
Will Debate U. of V. Men.
The date for the great debate with the
University of Virginia students has been
fixed for the afternoon of Friday, April
IS. The debate will take place In the
Columbia Theatre, and admission will be
by ticket only. All students. alumni, and
friends of the Columbian University are
expected to aid and cooperate with the
debaters and the committee in charge in
every way possible to make the occasion
4 success. -1
The six men from whom the three de-
baters will be selected are now engaged
in series of debates which will continue
until about two we.kss before the big
event Their respective merits are being
Judged in these preliminary contests. and
the three most able men will be selected
to go UP against the University of Vir-
ginia. The society is indebted to the
three judges, Profs. Needham, Van De-
yauter. and Clephane, for their valuable
service in conducting the present series
Of debates, and to Profs. WILDER and
Rudd. who assisted the three judges
above named.