Freshman Debate.

The preliminary trial debate to select speakers for the joint debate with the Yale freshmen on May 15, will be held this evening at 7.30 p. m. in Harvard 1. The question will be, "Resolved, That there should be a large and immediate increase in the navy of the United States." The debate is open to all freshmen. Each speaker will be allowed five minutes, and may speak on either side of the question. It is requested that the speakers hand their names in writing to the presiding officer before beginning to speak.

The ten best speakers tonight will be selected by the judges to speak at the second trial debate next Friday evening, March 27, at 7.30 p. m., in Harvard 1, when three men and an alternate will be chosen for the joint debate. The judges for tonight will be: C. A. Duniway Gr., of the Union, W. E. Hutton L. S., and F. Dobyns '98, both of the Forum.