Thirteen Committees Report Activities of P.B.H. in 1927-28

The Lectures Committee has aimed this year to secure men of national prominence, leaders in their field of religion, discussion, law, publishing, teaching, and government. It has aimed also to engage men who would be of strong appeal to the student body and whose speeches would deal with religious, philanthropic, or other like subjects.

In its endeavor to secure such speakers, the Committee has been fortunate in engaging several distinguished lecturers. On October 18, Professor Harry E. Barnes of Smith College delivered a very interesting address on "The Ethics of International Relations." Professor Barnes is a widely known authority in his field of history and sociology.

On November 30, Oswald Garrison Villard, editor of the New York World, gave a very enlightening talk on "Some Problems of Modern Journalism." On January 22, W. M. Danner '13, missionary and lecturer, spoke on "Ridding the World of Lenrosy." And on April 2, Professor C. T. Copeland '82, gave one of his readings from the Bible.

The number of speakers last year was six. This year the policy of the Committee has been to have only men of strong appeal rather than a large number of lectures whose qualities are little known.  E. R. McPherson '29, Chairman.