The American Friends of the Mid-East will sponsor a speech on the Arab's viewpoint on the Palestine problem by Mrs. Wadia Khouri Makdissi at 8 p.m. this evening in Holmes Hall. Born in England of Lebanese parents, Mrs. Makdissi is a leader in education and civic activities in Beirut, Lebanon.

Dr. Richard N. Frye, assistant professor of Mid-Eastern Studies, will introduce the speaker and lead a question period. The lecture is open to the public.