"The Student Vagabond" was first introduced as a daily feature of the CRIMSON three years ago. Its purpose is to let students know that certain lectures, which might prove interesting to them, are being given in a certain hall at a certain time. Any student of the University may listen in on almost any course whenever he wishes. The Vagabond announces what he considers to be the most interesting lectures given each day. So much for new members of Harvard University.

Last year there were several complaints that the courses recommended in the Vagabond were only in the fields of History, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Fine Arts, and that there was a tendency to omit lectures in science. The Vagabond must admit that he personally is primarily interested in the former types of lectures but he will also strive to keep in close touch with science courses.

Concerning these courses he would like to quote from a letter, recently received from Professor Julian Coolidge, Chairman of the Department of Mathematics:

"When it comes to mathematics, a keen observer could from all idea of the teachers personality and methods of teaching. As for the subject matter, if he were not an adept, he would not understand the first word, and even if he understood, it would be impossible for him to give the readers of the CRIMSON any sort of an idea what it was all about.

"I wish that I could help you further in the matter of mathematics. The excuse for the existence of that science is given in Lincoln's words: 'For fellers who like that sort of thing, it is just about the sort of thing they like'. There is very little inspiration for any one else.

Lectures of Interest Today

Dr. Sylvanus Griswold Morley '07, Associate of the Carnegie Institute of Washington will speak on the "Recent Excavations in Maya Landa", in the Large Lecture Room of Robinson Hall at 12 O'clock.

It is well known to those who have been following the excavation work in Yucatan, that Dr. Morley is one of the most distinguished archaeologists now working in the Maya field.