LAMB IS GIVEN BOOTT PRIZE FOR MUSICAL COMPOSITION

The Francis Boott Prize of $200 for the best composition in concerted vocal music has been won by B. W. Lamb '30, it was announced last night by Arthur Foote '74, chairman of the committee in charge of the award.

Lamb's composition is called "Longing", and, in accordance with the rules governing entries for the competition, it is written in English for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass parts, and the time required for its performance is slightly less than six minutes. Lamb is the holder of a Paine travelling fellowship, and is at present studying music in France.