The University, a weekly periodical devoted to the general interests of all the higher seats of learning, wishing to call forth college talent, has offered $300 for the two best speciments of English composition. There are two prizes of $250 each, one for the best prose paper and the other for the best production in verse. Only students in regular standing of American colleges are allowed to compete. A very commendable feature is that the contestants are not confined to a given set of subjects, but are allowed to choose congenial topics. All matter must be sent before the 1st of July, 1888, to editor University, 40 West 24th street. N. Y. City.