There is considerable fault expressed by students who are contemplating honors in Political Science at the way History 15 is arranged. There is an alternative in the courses for honors requiring either a course in Roman Law or History 15. Owing to the fact that the latter course is given on alternate years, it is available to juniors this year only. In consequence, the upperclassmen who wish to complete their course in Political Science, are either obliged to gain admission to History 15 or elect Roman Law. As the former is overcrowded, with thirty students, and as a number of men have been turned away, there must in many cases be a choice between Roman Law or no honors. This fact has led to the complaint, for a thorough knowledge of Latin is required in Roman Law, especially so for a high rank. Thus, men with a slight knowledge of Latin, although they may be eminently fitted in other ways, are practically shut out, by the exclusiveness of History 15, from their work for honors.

The formation of a French literary and debating society is to be discussed at a meeting in Sever 11 this evening. All who are interested in the study of French literature should make it a point to attend this meeting; for unless sufficient enthusiasm is manifested by the students, it will be impossible to carry out the proposed plan. As a pleasant and profitable manner of studying subjects in French literature and in French history, and of acquiring an ability to converse in French and to readily understand the language when spoken, the proposed society would be invaluable. As we understand it, the society will not confine it self to the consideration of literary topics, but various episodes in the history of France, and the live questions of the day in French politics will also receive attention. As our French professors take a lively interest in the society, and will undoubtedly take part in the literary exercises, there can be no doubt that many lively and entertaining discussions will take place. We wish the new society the greatest success.