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LEE WADE CONTEST MARCH 27

Portion of "The Defence of Blennerhassett" to be Subject.

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Wednesday evening, March 27, has been set as the date for the Lee Wade II Prize Speaking, which will be held this year in Sanders Theatre. All undergraduates of the three upper classes are eligible for these prizes and each contestant will deliver the same selection, which is this year a portion of "The Defence of Blennerhassett," by William Wirt. Winners of first, second and third places will receive $25, $15 and $10, respectively.

Students wishing to enter the contest must leave their names on the instructors' desk in Harvard 5 any time before Saturday noon, March 9. Pamphlets containing the speech may be ordered at the Co-operative.

A preliminary meeting of participants will be held in Harvard 5 on Monday evening, March 11, and preliminary trials for selecting final speakers will come on Monday evening, March 18.

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