Francisco was given by Professor H. Morse Stephens and Jessica B. Peixotto, Assistant Professor of Sociology in the University; one course on "The Westward Movement in American History" at San Luis Obispo and one course on "The Rise and Fall of Spanish Power in Europe and America" at Santa Barbara were given by Don E. Smith, Lecturer in University Extension and Teaching Fellow in History in the University; five courses on "Dramatic Literature in the Times of Elizabeth and James I' at Alameda, Bakersfield, Marysville, Red Bluff, and Sonora, and one course on "Art in Italy" at Stockton were given by Frederick Mortimer Clapp, University Extension Staff Lecturer. Six Centers at Fresno, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Napa, Oakland, and Tulare were temporarily suspended. The names of the officers of the local Centers were as follows: Alameda Center. President-Dr. George C. Thompson. Treasurer-J. E. Baker. Bakersfield Center. President-W. D. Nelson. Secretary-Miss Irma Weill. Marysville Center. President-F. H. Greely, Secretary-E. B. Stanwood. Treasurer-C. S. Brooks. Red Bluff Center. President J. D. Sweeney. Sonora Center. President Judge G. W. Nicol. Secretary-H. M. Street. Stockton Center. President-Dr. Sanderson. Secretary-Mrs. S. R. Langdon. Treasurer-P. B. Fraser. San Diego Center. President-Ernest E. White. Secretary-J. F. West. Treasurer-Julius Wagenheim. San Francisco; Associated Charities Center. San Francisco; Mechanics' Institute Center. San Luis Obispo Center. President J. E. Metzler. Secretary-Miss Adele Zoffman. Librarian-Mrs. Milne. Santa Barbara Center. President-Rev. B. A. Goodridge. Secretary-A. E. Monteith. Librarian-Miss Frances B. Linn. APPOINTMENT REGISTRY. In January, 1898, the Regents of the University established, in the President's Office, a Registry for teachers and others who desire the cooperation of the University in securing employment. The aim is to obtain complete information in regard to all University candidates for the teaching profession or for other callings. A Secretary is in charge of the lists of applicants, which include the names of many who have already won success in their professions, or in the business world. The Secretary secures evidence in regard to the scholarship, experience, and personal qualifications of each candidate, and on the basis of this information the President answers inquiries from appointing authorities. The purpose is to secure such information as will enable the President to name the best available person for a given position. The practice of giving written recommendations to students, to be used at their own discretion, has been discontinued. Reports from instructors are filed in the President's Office. Copies of these reports will be mailed to school officers, or to professional or business men, at their request, or at the request of the student concerned. But the President reserves the right of refusing to extend the cooperation of the University to students when they apply for positions for which they are manifestly unfit. Official recommendations for positions are made only on request of those in authority. Letters requesting such recommendations should state explicitly the subjects to be taught, or the work to be done, the salary paid per year, and the time when the engagement begins. Prompt answer will be made to such letters throughout the summer vacation as well as during the University year. The Secretary will consult any member of the Faculty whose advice is especially desired. There are no fees for the services of this office. Communications should be addressed to the Appointment Secretary, University of California, Berkeley. SUMMER SESSION. The Summer Session of six weeks is designed for teachers and other persons who are unable to attend the University during the regular sessions. There are at present no formal entrance requirements, except that applicants must be persons of good moral character and must be considered by the Faculty to be of sufficient maturity and intelligence to profit by attendance upon the exercises of the Session. The courses of instruction are mainly of University grade, and credit toward the University degrees may be given to attendants who comply with such conditions of work and examinations as may be imposed by the instructors in charge. The tuition fee is twelve dollars, regardless of the number of courses taken. An Announcement of the Summer Session is issued in March of each year and may be obtained by addressing the Recorder of the Faculties, Berkeley, California. The Summer Session of 1908 began June 22 and ended August 1. The Summer Session of 1909 will begin June 21 and end July 31. LIBRARY, MUSEUMS AND LABORATORIES. LIBRARY. The General Library, kept in the Bacon Art and Library Build-. ing, now contains over one hundred and seventy thousand volumes. It is constantly augmented by donations and exchange, and by large purchases of books with the income from the Michael Reese, James K. Moffitt, Jane K. Sather, E. A. Denicke, and other funds. The extensive Bancroft collection of manuscripts and books relating to Pacific Coast history is located in California Hall, and is in process of arrangement for use by historical students. A considerable portion of the manuscripts have been calendared. The resources of the Library are supplemented by borrowings from other libraries; and, similarly, the Library lends its books, under proper regulation, to other institutions. By a recently constructed addition to the building, six Seminary rooms have been provided. The new library building, provided for by the bequest of the late Charles F. Doe, is now being constructed. The various departments of instruction have separately kept collections of books, useful for ready reference and class-room work. The Library and Reading Room of the Department of Agriculture, situated in Agricultural Hall, receives the publications of the Experiment Stations of the United States and other countries, as well as pamphlets on agricultural subjects published by various Governments and Commissions. About one hundred and forty dailies, weeklies, and monthlies are regularly received. ART COLLECTIONS. Fine Arts. The Gallery of Fine Arts, in the Bacon Art and Library Building, contains three pieces of sculpture and seventyfive paintings, illustrative of the various periods and schools of art. All these have been received as gifts from Henry D. Bacon, Mrs. Mark Hopkins, F. L. A. Pioche, Charles Mayne, R. D. Yelland, and others. In the Library rooms below are numerous portraits, etchings, and bronzes, and to the student the Library offers the use of such |