The History of Classical Studies.Professor Allen will give, on Mondays at 2.30, during the first half-year, a course of about ten lectures on the history and present condition of classical studies, open to all students of classics.
Geological Excursions.The following general excursions are offered by the Department of Geology and Geography for the fall of 1896. These excursions are open to all members of New England colleges (for men), and to all members of the University. For further information address Mr. T. A. Jaggar, Room 3, ground floor, M. Z. Office hours, 9-10 a. m. daily.
Oct. 30. Excursion to the coastal plain of southern Maine, conducted by Professor Davis.
Nov. 7. Excursion to the Blakstone Valley, conducted by Professor Smyth and Mr. J. B. Woodworth.
Nov. 14. Excursion to the Barrington Sandplain, R. I., conducted by Mr. J. B. Woodworth.
Nov. 31. (To be announced later.)
Two Public Readings.Two readings,- one from the poetry and prose of the seventeenth century, the other from the "Victorian Anthology,"- will be given in Sever Hall by Mr. Copeland, Thursdays, Oct. 22d and 29th, at four o'clock. These readings will be open to the public.
Reading, Speaking and Debate.Mr. Copeland's classes in reading and speaking are held at the following hours and places: Tuesday, from 11 to 12, in Upper Dane, and Thursday, from 1.30 to 2.30, in Sever 1, for advanced pupils; Friday, from 11 to 12, in Upper Dane, for Seniors and Juniors; Saturday, from 11 to 12, in Sever 8, for Sophomores; Monday-from 11 to 12, in Upper Dane, from 2.30 to 3.30 and from 3.30 to 4.30, in Sever 1-and Thursday, from 12 to 1, in Sever 8, for Freshmen.
There will be a class for Law Students Tuesdays, from 2.30 to 3.30, in Sever 1.
Members of other departments of the University, and men whose courses conflict with the hours just stated, may make special arrangements.
The first meeting of the Debating Club will be on Friday, the 30th inst., from 3 to 5, in Sever 6. The Club is open to all students of Harvard College and the Law School.
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