Alumni Historic Boston Here is Boston, the old Puritan city, with its winding and narrow streets; its culture and refinement; the most historic city in America the home of the famous "Boston Baked Beans." There is Feneuil Hall, "The Cradle of Liberty," where the early patriots denounced the British administration of the colonies, where renowned men, such as Washington, Lafayette and Webster spoke. Here is the old State House, one of the most interesting relics of the provincial period, where "the child Independence was born." Here, within its sacred walls, Adams, Otis, Hancock and many others made the first opposition to the Royal Crown. Here, from the balcony, Washington reviewed the entry of the Colonial Army after the evacuation by the British. Here, in front of the building, occurred the "Boston Massacre." where the first blood of the Revolution was shed. Yonder is the Old North Church, from whose tower was hung the lanterns which warned Paul Revere and the anxious patriots of the intended march of the British to Lexington and Concord. And out there rises Bunker Hill Monument, situated on Breed's Hill, overlooking Boston Harbor, two hundred and twenty-one feet in height and ascended by two hundred and ninety-four steps. There fifteen hundred trained soldiers lost their lives after four hours' fighting with colonial countrymen. There General Warren and four hundred and fifty patriots lost their lives in defense of the new nation. Let history tell the rest of June 17, 1775. From the top of the monument one beholds an excellent view of the surrounding country. To the east lies the Government Navy Yard, with its eighty-seven acres of land and one and one-half miles of water front. There I had the privilege of boarding the U. S. S. "Utah," a beautiful vessel and one of which we all ought to feel proud. The Boston Common lies in the heart of the city. Once pasture land, the gathering place of the early Puritans; where punishments and executions were enacted; where parades and festivities were held, now a beautiful park. ACORN 21 The four oldest burying grounds of the city are located in the heart of the business district, and are still preserved in their original state in commemoration of the noted "sons and daughters" that lie sleeping in Mother Earth. King's Chapel Burying Ground is the oldest, the first burial being made in February, 1630. Cambridge, across the "Charles," is the home of Harvard College, the oldest university in America. The Harvard yard contains tyenty-three acres of land and twenty-two buildings. Near the University may be seen the famous "Elm Tree," under whose large and stately branches George Washington assumed command of the Continental Army. The homes of the poets, Longfellow and Lowell, may be seen close by. Just a short trip takes one to Lexington and Concord, made famous by Paul Revere's ride and the retreat of the British Army. Lexington Common, the scene of the first-named conflict, is a very pretty square. Here Captain Parker and his loyal minutemen made a strong defense, but the Britons marched on to Concord. A large boulder, which marks the firing line of the minutemen, bears the following inscription: "Stand your ground; don't fire unless fired upon. But if they want to have a war, let it begin here." Here also is the old Hancock-Clarke house, made famous by the awakening of John Adams and John Hancock on the morning of April 19, 1775, by Paul Revere, with the cry that the British were coming, now used as a museum for Revolutionary relics. Concord is a picturesque old New England town, the home of Emerson and Hawthorne; made famous by the conflict at the "Old North Bridge," where the British were repulsed and driven back. The winding road, with its rock-piled fences, pictures to the mind the scenes of early days, when the retreating British, with hanging tongues and foaming mouths, tried to shield themselves from the fire that was poured out upon them from behind the walls and trees. Cannot one truly say after having visited the parks and historic spots, the schools and universities, the libraries and churches, the museum and public buildings, that Boston not only is the center of culture and learning, not only the most historic city in America, but as true and loyal Bostonians like to declare, "The Hub of the Universe." L. W. RICHARDS.