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Every year applications are made to the faculty of
the college for partial scholarships, whereby students
might be assisted in paying their way through college.
These young men can provide, possibly, one-half of
the cost of their board, education, books and other
expenses while at college, and if the institution had
the means to render the aid asked for, a great benefit
could be conferred upon a large number of worthy
young men. Reference to the large institutions of
"Yale, Harvard, Princeton and Chicago would con-
clusively show that the majority of students in these
institutions are thus aided from college funds.

Such scholarships are eagerly sought after, and no
difficulty whatever is experienced in obtaining suitable
incumbents, who, as a rule, steadily pursue their col-
lege course until graduation.

In some instances there have been as many as ten to
twenty competitors for one vacant scholarship at St.
John's College, and there is no doubt that the advan-
tages of higher education are eagerly sought after by
the people of the State.

NEW BUILDING.

The General Assembly of Maryland of 1902 appro-
priated the sum of $15,000.00 for a new building
to be used as a mess-hall and dormitory for additional
students.

This building has been erected and is situated to the
rear of the central buildings. It is harmonious with
the other buildings and presents a tasteful appearance
to the eye.

The benefit to the institution and students has been
great, and the advantages' derived from this special
grant are highly appreciated.

It has, however, been proved that the sum appro-
priated was inadequate to heat, light and equip the
edifice, and in order to complete it an additional sum
of $10,000 has been expended.

For details of the expenditure see Exhibit "A,"
Treasurer's report, herewith attached.

REPAIRS.
The sum of $5,000 was also appropriated for general