Following the custom of the University to grant terms of absence to its professors every seven years, the following professors will be given sabbaticals next year: H. W. Smyth, Ph.D., Eliot Professor of Greek Literature; W. H. Schofield, Ph.D., Professor of Comparative Literature, for the second semester only; W. A. Neilson, Ph.D., Professor of English, who will act as an exchange professor in France for the first semester, getting his leave of absence in the second half-year; W. S. Ferguson, Ph.D., Professor of Ancient History, for the second semester only; R. B. Merriman, Litt. B., Ph.D., Assistant Professor in History; and E. H. Hall, Ph.D., LL.D., Professor in Physics. These sabbaticals are granted to give opportunity for rest, travel, or research.