The Assyrian readings by Prof. Lyon, at 7.30 P. M. in Sever 11, will be on the special subject, "The Oldest Known Epic Poem in the World."

Mr. Fred. Lister, formerly assistant to Dr. Sargent at the gymnasium, is now superintendent of the Christian Union gymnasium in Boston.

It is said that the project of a new bridge over the Charles river, between Boston and Cambridge, will probably not be carried out this year, owing to economical reasons.

The strip of ice near Appleton Chapel possesses strange fascination. An observer yesterday noticed forty-six out of fifty men doff their dignity, when they reached that strip, and indulge in a long slide.

The second part of Dr. Snow's "Outline of United States History" is in the hands of the printer and will be issued in about two weeks. The price will be 75 cents; or both parts $2.50. The book is not bound.

At a recent meeting of the directors of the Bicycle Club it was unanimously voted that the club should have a dinner soon after the semis. Arrangements are to be made by the following named committee: J. R. Coolidge, '83; J. G. Coolidge, '84; Eliot Norton, '85; H. Lyman, '86.