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the sand. For some reason-I know not what-I was seized with a curiosity to know the cause of this strange sensation, so I began to scrape the sand away with a shell and soon I found the sharp edge of what appeared to be an odd stone or rock. Curious to see more of it, I carefully dug the sand from around it until I was able to pull it from its resting-place. Upon examining it, I found that it was a mineral, micacious in character and of a dark green color. Looking at it more closely, I was surprised to find that there were odd looking letters upon it. My surprise increased when I beheld these words: "Prophecy of Class of '99." Could it be my class! Yes, yes. "There will be graduated from Western Maryland College, in the year eigh- teen hundred and ninety-nine, a class renowned for its wisdom, beauty and culture, a class the influence of which will be felt far and wide. Foremost among the members of this illustrious class will be one Holmes D. Baker, an orator, whose eloquence will be second only to that of the world-renowned Dernosthenes. In the early years of the dawning century, this young man will enter the political field as an orator. In the presidential campaign of 1904, he will 'stump' the Middle Atlantic States in the interests of the Democratic party, and his speeches will have much political influence." Good for you, Holmes! Your attempts at oratory while at College were not in vain I see. Well do I remember your Senior orations. The first term your sub- ject was "The Party versus the Man," and after your earnest, eloquent speech, we were all convinced that 110 one should forsake his party for a mere man. and equally well do I remember your next oration, "The Man versus the Party," in which you clearly showed us that the man was all important. "At the head of the girls there will be found a pretty little damsel with eyes of brown, such as will make more than one young man 'lose his head.' But little effect will such a direful calamity have upon Evelyn Briley. During her College course, boys will be her pet aversion, and after her graduation she will be known as one of the leading advocates of 'Woman's Rights.' " Oh, Evelyn! to think that you, quiet little mouse that you are, should appear before the public in behalf of your sex. But you have chosen a noble work, my dear, and I wish you every success. "In the year 1912 there will be found in the city of Westminster, a hospital, and among the nurses may be seen the form of Carrie Brown. Patiently and tenderly will she perform her duty, quietly gliding from cot to cot, soothing the restless and relieving the unfortunate sufferers. Her calm, reassuring manner and 63