The recitation in Freshman French will be omitted tomorrow, on account of the examination in chemistry.

A petition to the faculty is being circulated, asking that the hour for holding Natural History 4 next year be changed.

Prof. Jackson's lecture last evening on "Spectrum Analysis" was attended by about one hundred students and three ladies.

The French Academy has awarded a first prize of 1000 francs to M. Hippeau for his work on popular education in France.

Prof. White distributed yesterday to the members of Greek II. a printed scheme of the metres of the "Birds" of Aristophanes.

The Signet Quartette, composed of Messrs. Eaton, Lilienthal, Machado and Coolidge, will sing at Northampton (Smith College) next Monday.

Professor C. C. Everett, of Harvard University will occupy the pulpit of Sage Chapel, on June 4th, in place of Rev. James Freeman Clarke, who is to leave for Europe before that date. - [Sun.

The annual dinner of the Pierian Sodality, Glee Club and associate members will take place at the Parker House on Monday, May 29th, at 8 o'clock P. M. It is very desirable that all who intend to go sign the book now at Bartlett's at once. The price of tickets will be $2.50, and they may be obtained at 29 Matthews today and tomorrow from 9 A. M. to 12 M. of Mr. Hamlin.

PARLOR BED PAINE'S new parlor bed is very convenient. A number of very fine dressing case beds are now being placed in the warerooms at the manufactory, 141 Friend street, Boston.