Current Advocate Entertains

The Advocate, under newly-elected officers, announces as one of its New Year's resolutions the intention of entertaining the College. In the opening story, Mr. Cutler makes a somewhat drastic effort to carry out the threat. He is obviously trying to be extravagantly farcical; he succeeds.

Mr. Putnam's dramatic sketch is more ambitious--he attempts "atmosphere," in a very familiar medium. The resulting impression of music and moonlight is delicate and pleasing, though a trifle thin.

The two remaining stories are simpler and more sincere. Despite rather cruder workmanship, Mr. Blaine produces an effective climax with a very timely setting. "The Story of Old Panama" is highly colored, remote, and romantic.

There are two bits of verse--a breath of fresh air from Mr. Willcox, and a direct and impressive "Warrior's Prayer"; and in conclusion three useful reviews of current plays.

Most of the authors are new comers (only one member of the board contributes) and their work promises well for the new volume. The variety of subject and treatment is especially noteworthy. They do not take themselves very seriously; they are not out to reconstruct either literature or life. Their work is the more acceptable. It is really a relief to find a college "literary" paper, which is content with being readable, lively, and light. Those of us who feel the need of "uplift" can afford to wait for Billy Sunday