SAN JOSE AND VICINITY. 31 right of s the located for that nv was , and is iplation s under fiscopal he first by any i course women fir edu- oneers, of the by the fis is a A few ablish- it has pretty, but a very sleepy looking place. It is surrounded by productive farms and fruit ranches, but its close prox imity to San Jose has had a bad effect on its business. The town is chiefly important as being the location of Santa Clara College, Which stands upon the same ground which was for merly occupied by the old Catholic Mission Buildings, a few of which are still visible with their adobe walls and tile roofs. The old church yet stands, but with a new roof and modern front. The large, carefully pre served wooden cross, standing across the street from the church, is the same one erected when the church was built, and Indian converts and a few Mexican soldiers were the only worshippers. The college is under the control of that sect or organization among the Romanists, know as “Jesuits,” or the “ Society of Jesus.” It was founded in 1851, by the Rev. John Nobili; but not regularly incorporated until the 28th of April, 1855, at which time it received the power to confer degrees and to possess such rights and privileges as other literary institutions. As you enter the town, turn diagonally to the left, and you will soon bring up before the door of the building, where a porter will meet you, and if it be on a Thursday, will report to the president your desire to see the college. The pres ident then will either attend you himself, or delegate some one of the faculty to conduct you through the buildings and grounds, and will give you such in-
