The Harvard Dramatic Club has opened a competition to student authors for the best play written for production by the club this spring. The contest is open to undergraduates only. No prizes are offered for the play, but the winning contributor will have the backing of the Dramatic Club in getting producers to put his play on other stages.

The last several plays which the club has produced, it is pointed out, have been accepted and produced by Broadway theatres,and negotiations for the movie rights of the "Chisholm Trail", the club's last production, are now under way.

Thes purpose of the contest is to stimulate play writing in the University, and to encourage undergraduate talent. Each contribution will receive the careful attention of Massey and the committee of selection, and in every case where especial ability is shown the author will be asked to hold his manuscript for future use.

In order that rehearsals for the spring production may begin early in March, all manuscripts must be handed in on or before February 20 at Westmorly Court 35.