There are 26 young ladies in the hall, which is the full number the present building can accommodate. On the same grounds a handsome college chapel is now in process of erection. When completed the entire group of buildings, including the Episcopal residence, will cost about $100,000.

ST. MARY'S HALL, SAN ANTONIO.

This is the title of an Episcopal female college founded in San Antonio, and the pioneer Protestant institution in that city for the education of young women. It was as early as 1865 that, through the instrumentality of Bishop Alexander Gregg, a small school was opened and placed in charge of Rev. Joseph J. Nicholson. A generous gift of $10,000 from the late John D. Wolfe enabled the bishop to erect the building known as Wolfe Hall, and the school, as narrated in a sketch of it by Miss Florence Wasson

seemed to be firmly established, only wanting time and patience to bring its noblest fruition. But alas! the breaking out of cholera in 1866 was the signal for the dispersion of the school, and the subsequent failure of the health of Mr. Wagner, then in charge, rendered it impracticable to reopen the school after the epidemic subsided. In 1875 the Right Rev. R. W. B. Elliott was consecrated missionary bishop of western Texas, and very early in his episcopate evinced a deep interest in the subject of Christian education, and urged the matter upon the attention of the churchmen of western Texas. But before the church was able to take any steps to carry out Bishop Elliott's recommendations, Miss Philippa Stevenson, in May, 1879, began a private school for girls with every element of Christian influence that a private enterprise could exert, and this was really the nucleus around which the present Episcopal female college formed. Just at this period Bishop Elliott, feeling the time for the reestablishment of St. Mary's Hall was at hand, approached Miss Stevenson on the subject, and in September, 1880, she was formally installed as its principal.

With a gift of $3,000 from Miss Catharine L. Wolfe, daughter of Mr. John Wolfe, Bishop Elliott repaired and improved Wolfe Hall, and paid off a mortgage on it, thus restoring the building to the original purpose of its founders. It is a large two-story stone edifice, especially adapted to a Southern climate, having a south and east exposure. Large grounds, shaded by trees, enhance its substantial beauty, as it stands basso-rilievo against the rich green background of woodland growth. Connected with this building by a corridor is the boarding department, a beautiful and commodious brick structure costing $17,500, built in 1890 as a memorial to Bishop Elliott. On the second floor is Gray Memorial Chapel, furnished by the widow of the late Rev. George Z. Gray. A stained glass chancel window was contributed by the alumnæ in memory of Miss Stephenson. Following her, the successive principals of the school were Miss M. A. Dade, Dr. John G. Mulholland, and the incumbent, Rev. Wallace Carnahan.

The purpose of St. Mary's Hall is to produce a symmetrical womanhood of the highest type. Not only is the utmost care taken for the

health and development of the body and the highest culture of the mind, but the spiritual nature is guarded and trained as the crowning work of a true education; nor is the cultivation of elegant manners as an element of womanly influence neglected. As Bishop Johnston has said of it:

Many a household and community will always be different from what it would have been, more refined, more cultivated, more influenced by high ideals of right living, because of the silent work of character building along the lines of church teaching which has gone on in this Christian school for these eighteen years.

The value of the property of the school is about $40,000.

ST. MARY'S COLLEGE, DALLAS.

This college, which is conducted under the auspices of the Protestant Episcopal Church, was founded by the Right Rev. Alexander C. Garrett, D. D., missionary bishop of northern Texas, which has now become the diocese of Dallas.

Ground for the foundation of the college was broken September 10, 1884, and the school was opened September 10, 1889, with Miss Nannie Warden as principal, who served one year. In September, 1890, Miss Maria K. Torbert was appointed principal by the bishop, and the college has continued under her efficient care to the present time. The money invested for the establishment of the institution was raised by Bishop Garrett from many people. The college has no endowment fund, but the value of the property is estimated at $100,000.

The school has a large attendance of young ladies, some of them from other States.

A new building, Graff Hall, has recently been erected in memory of Mrs. Elizabeth M. Graff, of Philadelphia, who was a generous friend of the college. It affords greatly improved facilities for the study of music and the fine arts.

The degree of M. A. is conferred upon those who, having completed the prescribed course for the degree of B. A., can also pass examinations in the electives set down therein.

The degree of B. S. is conferred upon those who, having completed the prescribed course for the degree of B. A., can also pass the necessary examinations in German and in advanced work in the natural sciences (four electives required)-astronomy, chemistry, physics, geology, general biology, botany, zoology, physiology, and physiography.

The religious instruction is in charge of the bishop of Dallas, who will meet the students at stated times for special instruction, and under his direction there is systematic study of the Holy Scriptures and church history.