with electric lights. An exhibition hall, 100 feet long, 40 feet wide, and 20 feet high, was erected last year, entirely through the generous donations of kind friends, who come in great number to the college entertainments. The mineral water from the artesian well, which was provided at an expense of $12,000, has been utilized by the construction of a natatorium 42 by 23 feet, in addition to the bathrooms, which are supplied with hot and cold water. The water of the well is potable, and as analyzed, contains only forty-seven one-hundredths of a grain of insoluble residue to the gallon-an ideally pure water, with therapeutic qualities superior to most of the mineral wells in this country and Europe. In 1895, the able and highly esteemed president of St. Edwards College, the Rev. P. J. Hurth, during whose management the college had made such rapid progress and witnessed so many improvements— the attendance having gradually increased from 40 to 225 studentswas called to another and higher field of labor as Bishop of Dacca, in Eastern Bengal. He was succeeded by the Rev. E. P. Murphy, C. S. C., for one term, followed by the present incumbent, the Rev. P. P. Klein, C. S. C., in September, 1895. During Rev. Father Klein's administration a large and handsome addition has been made to the main building of the college at a cost of $25,000; an exhibition hall was built; a gymnasium is in course of erection, and minor improvements have been made. The value of the property of the college, including the grounds and main building, is about $150,000. URSULINE ACADEMY, GALVESTON. This institution, the oldest of its kind in Texas, was founded under the auspices of the Ursuline Convent, of New Orleans, January 19, 1847, at the earnest solicitation of Rt. Rev. J. M. Odin, who was then Bishop of Galveston, and chartered under the title of "Ursuline Academy." It is empowered to confer degrees and grant diplomas, and during the past half a century has sent thousands of young maidens. from its portals, and many a bright home throughout the country attests the influence and proficiency of its teachers. The course of study, commencing in the junior department with a kindergarten, and concluding in the senior with the highest branches of a collegiate course, is systematic and thorough, embracing all that could be desired for the highest culture. The classes are divided into departments, and each department is subdivided into first and second sections. The grading of the several classes receives careful attention, and the pupils are placed and promoted according to progress and ability. 10323-03-S |