The Harvard Cercle Francais has decided to present this year "Fanny Near," a Comedy in five acis by Meilhac et Halevy. There are 14 characters in the cast, nine of whom are men, and five women. These who will take part have not yet been selected, but trials are now being held to determine who will participate.

The play will be given in the Copley Theatre in Boston at two performances, the first on Wednesday afternoon, November 24, and the second on Friday afternoon, November 26. If there is as great a demand for admission as last year, the Cercle will probably present it again at one or two performances in the winter.

The Cercle is especially pleased to announce that it will probably again secure the services of M. Ernest Perrin as coach. M. Perrin was in charge of the play "Primrose" last year, and also of the presentations in 1904, 1905 and 1906. He has acted for some years in and around Paris, especially at the Theatre de Varietees. He is now on his way to America and is expected here about October 15.