Three factors have contributed to the success of the alumnæ athletic movement in New York. In the first place, its activities have been carried on outside of business hours--in evenings, or during week-ends--so that college women who work, as well as their more leisurely sisters, could enjoy the fun. In the second place, the social end as well as the athletic has been provided for in the making of all plans, and as a result alumnæ athletics, through their informality and atmosphere of “camaraderie,” are serving to bring together college individuals and groups as nothing else can. And, in the third place, everything has been planned as simply and inexpensively as possible, as witness the fact that horses are secured at one of the best New York academies for sixty-three cents an hour, including instruction, and that members who have no habits ride in middy blouses and bloomers. There is no pretense at “style,” but every emphasis on fun. The new association is a pioneer in its field, and is being watched with much interest by college men and women alike. It is hoped that before long similar associations will spring up in various sections of the country, and that college women will soon have the organized facilities for exercise and recreation for the possession of which they have always envied their college brothers. Which city will be the first to follow New York’s successful example? * * * * * Miss Schoedler has very kindly consented to give advice to any group of college women in any city who wish to form an organization for the purpose of continuing athletics. Communications to Miss Schoedler at 249 West 107th Street, New York City, will result in a prompt answer.--THE EDITOR. [Illustration: ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE THE SPALDING TRADE-MARK GUARANTEES QUALITY] [Illustration: The sterling mark in the appraisal of athletic goods] When selecting apparel or implements for any pastime, it is well to bear in mind the synonymous meaning of “Spalding” and “Quality” [Illustration: PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO US A. G. SPALDING & BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK] [Illustration: ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE THE SPALDING TRADE-MARK GUARANTEES QUALITY] GYMNASIUM APPARATUS Colleges and schools contemplating installing a gymnasium or adding to present equipment are invited to correspond with our Gymnasium Contract Department in relation to same. Our many years experience manufacturing gymnasium and playground apparatus render us peculiarly fitted to solve the problems that inevitably arise. A. G. SPALDING & BROS., Inc. Gymnasium Contract Department CHICOPEE, MASS. [Illustration: PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO ANY COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSED TO US A. G. SPALDING & BROS. STORES IN ALL LARGE CITIES FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STORES SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS BOOK] [Illustration: ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE