Of that great kettle 'gins to stir itself

Until the whole is one vast copper grin,

That once was still and cold as a big icicle:

So does all laughter vanish into steam,

And leave a condensation of cold tears.

On burns the fire, and on the kettle boils,

But if you don't look out and take it off,

'T will smile so much you 'll find a hole i' the bottom.

M. J. S.FIVE men of the old crew will row this year, as Mr. Stow has decided to come back to the crew, and is now in training. Five men from the old crew is an unexpected pleasure.

MR. EDWARD ATKINSON delivered a lecture on "American Competition with Europe" before the Finance Club on Tuesday evening. The lecture-room was crowded, the audience being composed almost entirely of students. The lecture was an article which Mr. Atkinson has just contributed to the "Fortnightly Review," and was listened to with close attention.

PROFESSOR A. S. HILL met the men who wish to speak for the Boylston Prizes in U. 4 on Wednesday afternoon. Some thirty-five men were present. The number of speakers in the final contest, which takes place May 8, will be twenty. Students are advised to make their selection of pieces at least a fortnight before the final trial. The preliminary contest will take place some time during the week preceding the final contest, which will probably be in the evening.