One of the most interesting fields of study in English literature is that of the beginnings of the novel, that form which now, in varying degrees of excellence floats our book-stores and libraries to overflowing. Not the least intriguing aspect of this study is the personal character of the early novel writers.

Henry Fielding is as different from Samuel Richardson as "Tom Jones" is from "Pamela". Fielding was the son of Lieutenant Edmund Fielding a descendant of the Earl of Desmond. In this connection there is a rather interesting anecdote. The Earl of Desmond belonged to a branch of the Denbigh family which until lately was supposed to be related to the Hapsburgs. To this claim is to be attributed the famous passage in Gibagg's "Autobiography," which predicts for "Tom Jones" "that esquisite picture of human manners"--a diuturnity exceeding of the House of Austria.

Professor Maynadier, in English 29a will lecture on "Tom Jones" at 11 o'clock this morning in Sever 23.

Other lectures of interest are.

9 O'Clock

"An Ethnographic Survey of Asia," Professor Tazzer Semetic Museum, Anthropology 1.

11 O'clock

"Folk Songs", Professor Davison, Music Building, Music 3a.

12 O'clock

"The Elizabethan Voyagers", Professor Lowes, Sever 11, English 32.