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many little duties and kindnesses, by means of which a daughter can add so much to the joy and happiness of a loving father. Ever ready and anxious to do some- thing for him she will spend most of her time near his side, sometimes writing his letters, as he dictates them, sometimes reading to him in her low, sweet voice, and ofttimes lulling him to rest by her music, for Alice will be a skillful performer. Those who hear her play will overwhelm her with congratulations, but no praise will be half so sweet or half so much appreciated as the proud and grateful smile which will be her father's reward." Alice, you are a noble girl, and I am proud of my classmate. How I wish I could hear you play once more. No wonder your father's heart is made glad by your music. And I am sure that you are happy in pleasing him, because you were always so devoted to him. I used to feel as if I knew and almost loved him myself just from hearing you speak of him. "Out of sixteen male members of this class only one will choose the medical profession. After receiving his degree of M. D. at Hahnemann's School of Medi- cine, in Philadelphia, he will open an office in Frederick. But, as is usually tile case with young physicians who return home to practice, the first few months of his career will be very discouraging. Finally his old love of ponies will suggest an idea to him. He will buy a pony. Yes, and a carriage, and these he will use whether he needs them or not. When his office hours are over he will rush out of his office, jump into his carriage and drive rapidly through the town out into the country. After remaining awhile he will return in haste, procure his surgical instruments, and drive off in the opposite direction. He will repeat this daily, always going in different directions. Naturally, the people will begin to think that Dr. Tyson must be a good doctor, or he would not be so rushed with calls. They will begin to consult him, and will find him worthy of their confidence. His practice will grow, and his future loom up bright before him, and the name of Dr. Tyson will be familiar throughout the central section of his State." Little did he think while at school that the habit of ponying would help him to such an extent. It will break his heart if he has ever to give up the study of chemistry. "In every body of students there are always several of the members who have a mathematical brain, while there are others who have a gift for languages. In the class in question, Etta Watts will he the one upon Wh0111 the fates will confer the gift of easily mastering languages. Extremely fond of French, she will soon learn to pronounce and translate it with perfect ease. After graduating from Western Maryland. she will continue the study of this language under the direction of 72