MR. WHITING'S RECITAL.

It seems to be more and more borne out by experience that most of us lose the greater proportion of the various advantages around us which are persistently slipping by, through a lack of foresight. When the announcement of a course of lectures by some eminent historian or a series of concerts appears early in the College year one looks forward to it with the keenest anticipation; the danger is that the greatest pleasure which will be gained is in this same delightful anticipation, for when the time comes, there is a duty or an obligation of some sort which makes it impossible to attend.

We are particularly concerned at the present writing with one of the musical opportunities afforded. Tonight the first of the Whiting Chamber recitals will be given in the Fogg Lecture Room. These concerts are "especially designed to encourage an intelligent appreciation of music among young men who have a normal sense of its beauty." In pursuance of this idea, Mr. Whiting, assisted by various musicians of note, visits Cambridge eight times yearly to give free concerts for the exclusive benefit of the officers and students of the University. The programs, designed to appeal to the average undergraduate, are not beyond his comprehension, and the instructive value of the course is greatly enhanced by Mr. Whiting's untechnical exposition of each piece played. The concerts last year proved an unprecedented success, the hall on every occasion being filled by some 450 undergraduates. They are delightful concerts and will appeal to any man with a suggestion of music in his make-up.