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.

Nov. 7. Excursion Postponed.

Nov. 14. Excursion to the Blackstone Valley, conducted by Professor Smyth and Mr. J. B. Woodworth.

Nov. 21.- Excursion to the Barrington Sandplain, R. I., conducted by Mr. J. B. Woodworth.

Nov. 28. (To be announced later.)

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.

Department of French and Corcle Francais.Three lectures, open to the public, will be given on Friday evenings, in the months of October and November, in the Lecture Room of the Fogg Museum. The dates, subjects and lecturers are:-

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