Ann Arbor Girl Honored

Miss Ellen Hinsdale, daughter of Prof. Ilinsdale, of Atii Arbor, received lier Ph. D. from the University ef Göttingen last week. This is the first time that the authorities at the Göttingen University have allowed a woman to try for the degree in Philology, a department whieh, in Göttingen. requires an unusually thorough and laborious preparation. ïhe case was, moreover, complicated by the violent resistance offered by one of the professors of Philology to letting a woman take the Ph. D. in his sacred department. He tried everythingin his power to prevent the catastrophe, but. fortunately, failei). Miss Ilinsdale wrote her thesis under the direction of Prof. M. Ileyne. who expresses the highest opinión of her work in his department. Since Miss Ilinsdale holds one of the inter-collegiate fellowships this year, her marked success will be especially gratifying to American wonien.- The Woman's Journal, Maren 6. Prohibitioll Coiiventioil. A prohibition conference and mass convention for Washtenaw county will be held in this city, Tuesday next, March 23. A program has been prepared, with an address to be delivered in the c vening. All persons who intend to vote the ticket are invited. No Charter Revisión. The meeting called by Capt. Manly last Friday evening, decided adversely to the chañgesproposed by the Captain, and no changes will be marie in our charter this year. We will just do the best we can under the circumstances and try to get along as we are.