February 23 Deadline For Boylston Speakers

Last day for entering the Boylston speaking contest will be February 23, Robert S. Hillyer '17, Boylston Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory, announced yesterday. Candidates are to register with Professor Hillyer in Adams B-11 by 5 o'clock of that day.

Candidates are instructed to choose a piece of prose or poetry from English, Latin, or Greek Literature, and submit their choices to Professor Hillyer for approval. After registering an extension may be obtained in special cases.

In a preliminary competition, scheduled for March 12, candidates will deliver their selections from memory and the field will be narrowed to ten. The final competition, open to the public, will be held in Paine Hall on March 25.

The Boylston prizes, founded in honor of Nicholas Boylston, are of $50 and $35 apiece.