[175] The Rizal edition misprints _sacristan_ as _sacristias_. [176] This is the largest convent in Manila.--_Rizal_. [177] Among the Jesuits, that part of a college where the pensioners or boarders live and receive their instruction. [178] This college of San Jose was founded in 1601, although the royal decree for it had been conceded in 1585. The number of collegiates to enter was thirteen, among whom was a nephew of Francisco Tello and a son of Dr. Morga. From its inception Latin was taught there. In a suit with the College of Santo Tomas, the Jesuits obtained a favorable decision; and it was recognized as the older institution, and given the preference in public acts. The historians say that at its inauguration the students wore bonnets covered with diamonds and pearls. At present [1890] this college, after having moved from house to house, has become a school of pharmacy attached to Santo Tomas, and directed by the Dominican rector.--_Rizal_. [179] After many varying fortunes, this institution has wholly disappeared.--_Rizal_. [180] The Confraternity of Mercy [_Hermandad de la Misericordia_] was founded in 1594, by an ecclesiastic named Juan Fernandez de Leon.--_Rizal_. [181] San Juan de Dios [St. John of God].--_Rizal_. [182] Better, Maalat. The Spaniards pronounced this later Malate. There lived the chief Tagals after they were deprived of their houses in Manila, among whom were the families of Raja Matanda and Raja Soliman. San Augustin says that even in his day many of the ancient nobility dwelt there, and that they where very urbane and cultured. "The Men hold various positions in Manila, and certain occupations in some of the local public functions. The women make excellent lace, in which they are so skilfull that the Dutch women cannot surpass them." This is still true of the women.--_Rizal_. [183] Now the town of Paco.--_Rizal_.