COMP TO BEGIN

When Touraine's lights up with Christmas decorations and Coop windows display ties for Papa and a candy cane for sister Sue, the CRIMSON winter competition is about to begin.

For begin it does every year, and candidates will be provided with an ample supply of stories about the University and Crimeds to keep their families--and Macy's Santa Claus--amply entertained. Candidates will also be provided with an ample supply of beer and coke.

Time: 7:30 p.m. tomorrow. Place: 14 Plympton St. "Venez si vous voulez."