PROSPECT UNION.

The bulletin of the Prospect Union for the second half year of 1897-97 has appeared. Among other features announced, it shows that eight new courses are offered in addition to the sixty already being given.

The so-called "weekly meetings" held on Wednesday evening at 7.45 consist of a lecture or debate, followed by general discussion, and a social meeting to close the evening. At times refreshments or informal music are provided. On these evenings the Prospect Union has been very fortunate in the speakers obtained. Professors de Sumichrast and MacVane and Dr. Edward Waldo Emerson have spoken, and among others Mr. Robert Treat Paine and Mrs. Alice Freeman Palmer are to speak before the end of the term. President Eliot has consented to speak at the Commencement Exercises on May 12. The subjects on these evening "weekly meetings" range from "Japan and Corea," to "Convict Labor," or "Democracy."

The smoke talks on Saturday evenings call for less talent, but evoke interest on various topics. Musicals, art exhibitions, holiday outings, and other entertainments help the social side of the Union.

A unique feature of the opportunities offered by the Prospect Union has been Professor Norton's course of six lectures on "Dante's Life and Work," to which admission was charged for the benefit of the Union. This course has met with deserved success.

The finances of the Prospect Union are not sufficient for its needs. The membership is never so large at this time of the year as a little later in the season and the returns do not cover the running expenses. Sustaining membership ($5) is offered by the Union to all those who desire its welfare.

On Thursday, April 8, a meeting of all Harvard men who are, or have been, connected with the Prospect Union is to be held in Wadsworth House 1 at 7 o'clock to consider ways and means to promote the interests of the Union. All such men are urgently requested to attend.