We take great pleasure in calling special attention to the lecture and readings to be given tonight at 8 in Sever 11 by Mr. C. T. Copeland. Those who had any experience with Mr. Copeland last year will need no introduction to him or to his work. The impetus which he gave to the study of literature for its own sake was perfectly manifest to all who were interested in the matter. To those who are new comers among us we heartily recommend attendance at the lecture tonight; if a large number are present then there will be little doubt about the future lectures.

Mr. Copeland will speak on the "Obsolescent Art of Reading Aloud," and will follow his lecture with readings from Shakespeare, Fielding and other authors. Concerning the importance of the subject and the intimacy of its relation to student life there can be no doubt. The art of reading aloud is passing into disuse and we are thus giving up one of the best means of making ourselves agreeable and profitable companions for our friends. That we read poorly and speak poorly is a matter of personal experience with most of us. The average college man does not pronounce his words plainly and is ordinarily embarrassed if asked to read aloud or to speak extempore on any subject. Reading aloud counteracts all these evils and cultivates in men an easy attractive manner. Every man who cares to improve himself in this most important regard will find the lecture tonight well worth his consideration.