Two prizes of equal amount will be awarded, one at each of the series of trial debates for the selection of Harvard's representatives in the intercollegiate debates with Yale and Princeton. The prize is awarded to the member of the team judged to have done the best work throughout the trials.
THE DANTE PRIZE.
The Dante Society offers a prize of $100 for the best essay by a student in any department of the University, or by a graduate of not more than three years' standing, on a subject drawn from the life of works of Dante. Essays must be handed in by may 1, 1905.
THE SARGENT PRIZE.
A prize of $100 is offered for the best metrical translation of a lyric poem of Horace. For 1904-05 the poem to be translated is the third ode of the second book. The competition is open to undergraduates of Harvard College and of Radcliffe College. Translations must be submitted by May 1, 1905.
THE GEORGE B. SOHIER PRIZE.
A Prize a $250 for the best thesis presented by a successful candidate for honors in English of in modern literature. The competitors may be either undergraduates in Harvard College, graduates who are resident at the University as student in the Graduate School, or students in Radcliffe College."
THE PHILIP WASHBURN PRIZE.
A prize of $75 for the best thesis on an historical subject presented by a successful candidate for honors in history or in political science, whose main work is in history. Competition for this prize is open only to candidates for the degree of A.B. The thesis must be presented to the chairman of the department of history and government not later than May 15; and some member of the department of history and government must certify that the subject is suitable.
THE SALES PRIZE.
A prize of $45 is offered to the "best scholar in Spanish, who shall have commenced the study of that language at Harvard College, and whose scholarship shall be determined by his proficiency in Spanish composition." Notice of intention to compete for this prize must be sent to the Recorder on or before May 1.
PRIZES IN POLITICAL SCIENCE.
The following three prizes are offered for subjects in various fields of political science. The subjects for any of them may, within the limitations set down in the special announcement of each, be chosen by each competitor for himself, subject to the approval of the committee on prizes in political science. The proposed subject must be submitted not later than March 1. No essay offered for a prize in political science may contain more than 100,000 words, and the latest permissible date of delivery is May 1, 1905.
The Toppan Prize, of $150, for the best essay on a subject in political science. This prize is open for competition to all students of the Graduate School of any of the professional school who have received an academic degree, and to all graduates of Harvard College of not more than three years' standing. Theses must be handed in by May 1. 1905.
The Sumner Prize, of $100 for the best dissertation on a subject connected with the topic of universal peace and the methods by which war may be permanently superseded. This prize is open to any student of the University in any of its departments, but some knowledge of international law is essential for successful competition. Dissertations must be handed in by May 1, 1905.
The Bennett Prize, of $40 for the best essay in English prose on some subject of American governmental domestic or foreign policy of contemporaneous interest. This prize is open only to members of the Senior class of Harvard College and to special students in their third or fourth year who have taken courses in political science and English literature. Essays must be handed in by May 1, 1905.
THE FRANCIS BOOTT PRIZE.
A Prize of $100, to be awarded to the writer of the best composition in concerted vocal music. This competition is open to undergraduates, and the members of any graduate school of the University. Compositions must be submitted before April 1, 1905.
Further information regarding prizes offered by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences is contained in the University catalogue for 1903-04, pages 514 to 524, and in the special publications of the various departments: