NEW DRAMATIC PRIZE OFFERED

For the encouragement of the development of play-writing by undergraduates in the University, Frederick A. Wilmot '10 has authorized the CRIMSON to offer a prize of $100 to the undergraduate who submits before May 1, 1913, an acceptable comedy or dramatic playlet, taking not longer than half an hour in action. No restrictions are placed upon the writers as to the make-up of the cast. All unused manuscripts will be returned to their owners, and the same courtesies will be shown the successful author as in the John Craig contests. If several of the manuscripts prove worthy, influence will be brought to bear in behalf of the writers to have such manuscripts accepted by producing managers. All manuscripts should be addressed to Mr. F. A. Wilmot, 232 West 76th street, New York City.

Mr. Wilmot was the winner of the Boylston Prize for Elocution in 1909, and he is to appear in a minor role this season with Viola Allen in Pierre Loti's Chinese play, "The Daughter of Heaven," at the Century Theatre, New York City.

Other Dramatic Prizes.

In addition to the prize which Mr. Wilmot has so generously offered, there are two other prizes in dramatic composition available. The John Craig prize is open to undergraduates of Harvard College and of Radcliffe College and, under limitations, to graduates of both. By the terms of the prize the successful competitor is given $250 and is promised a production of the play within a stated time. In addition the Harvard University Library is given $250 for the purchase of books on the history of the English stage.

The Century Theatre Club offers to American playwrights a prize of $200 for the best play submitted before January 1, 1913. The play may consist of three or more acts, be either drama, tragedy or farce (musical comedies excepted), and must have an acting time of not less than one hour and three-quarters.

If the prize-winning play should be contracted for by a manager, the usual agent's commission of the author's royalty shall go to the Century Theatre Club to form a fund devoted to money prizes in play competitions. Full information regarding the competition may be obtained from Mrs. A. O. Ihlseng, 541 West 124th street, New York City.