In anothor column will be found an account of the organization of the American Dialect Society. It is desirable that the attention of students be called to the field of work offered to them by this society. Every student who has come here from another section of the country has noticed that the pronunciation, or the usage of some words differs from that to which he has been accustomed, also, that he meets words which are entirely new to him. Such differences, their origin and history, as well as local peculiarities and dialects, where peculiarities have developed into dialects, will be studied by the society. This study of the natural and unconsidered speech of people in different localities must prove a fruitful one, and will doubtless be productive of results that will reveal much that is interesting in the growth of the language. But a comparative study of this nature demands the co-operative work of many persons if thorough results are to be secured Glossaries of the dialectical forms current in limited sections must be secured, and a careful study of the influences which gave origin to them be made. Those most actively connected with the work of the society are especially desirous that students be interested in the work, for they are in a position to render valuable assistance. Professor E. S. Sheldon will be pleased to give anyone who is interested or feels that he is likely to be interested in the work more definite information regarding it.