The telescope has a sixteen inch object-glass. This size is a most desirable one for the great mass of astronomical work. It was constructed by the CLARKS, at Cambridge.

Since April, a new wing has been completed on the east side, which is occupied as library, computing office and bed-rooms. In May, ex-Governor WASHBURN authorized the completion of the solar and students' observatory buildings, which were begun by Professor WATSON on his private account, and the work is now done and the buildings equipped.

The observatory was placed in charge of Professor JAMES C. WATSON, who had won a world-wide reputation at the Michigan observatory. After his death in November, 1880, Professor E. S. HOLDEN was appointed Director. SUMMARY OF STUDENTS.

In Attendance at the Opening of the Fall Term, 1881.

Fall Term begins Wednesday, September 7, and closes Wednesday, December, 21-15 weeks.

Winter Term begins Wednesday, January 4, and closes Wednesday, March 29-12 weeks.

Spring Term begins Wednesday, April 5, and closes Wednesday, June 21-11 Weeks.

Examination of Candidates for admission, June 14 and 15.

Baccalaureate Sermon, Sunday, June 18.

Commencement, Wednesday, June 21.

1882-83.

Fall Term begins Wednesday, September 6, and closes Wednesday, December 20-15 weeks.

Winter Term begins Wednesday, January 3, and closes Wednesday, March 28--12 weeks.

Spring Term begins Wednesday, April 4, and closes Wednesday, June 20-11 weeks.