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a mount was contributed by a few only. Do our friends think that the improvements are unnecessary or do they question our ability to complete the work which we have undertaken? In either case, allow me to inform them of their misconception. From nothing have athletics at our College suffered so much as from the need of a good field upon which to play. The condition of our field, hilly and stony, was without question unfit for use. There is nothing which puts a team at a greater disadvantage or makes playing more difficult than a bad field. A good athletic field is the pride of every College and a pleasure to those who play upon it. As to the second objection I would say that the College has assumed the responsibility of having the work done. AU contributions, as soon as they are received, are handed over to the treasurer of the College. We thus assure our friends that there is no cause for fearing that their money will be unwisely spent. The work will be continued until our entire funds are expended when we will be obliged to stop. Again do we appeal to all to whom the name of Western Maryland is so dear, to lend a helping hand to our Alma Mater and assist us in this noble work. 149