READINGS BY MR. ALFRED NOYES

Another name must now be added to Professor Richardson's honorable list in the last number of THE MAGAZINE of those who have helped to tread the literary trail at Dartmouth. On the evening of March l, Mr. Alfred Noyes, the distinguished English poet, entertained the College at a smoke-talk in College Hall with readings from his own works. Practically the entire College was present to hear him, and the enthusiasm with which he was welcomed cannot have been exceeded by that of the reception of any of his illustrious predecessors.

Mr Noyes's clear, vigorous voice, his beautifully marked rhythmic swing, and his ability to convey in speech the full imaginative wealth of his lines, kept his audience in complete sympathy with him throughout the reading. His selection of poems was excellent and varied. He began with three stirring ballads, "Forty Singing Seamen", "The Admiral's Ghost", and "The Highwayman"; and followed them with the peaceful, reflective "Oxford Revisited", and the gaily imitative "Barrel-Organ". Turning then to selections expressive of his present social interests, he read a poem, as yet unpublished, on international peace, and the widely known "Rank and File". He concluded his program with the rollicking ballad, "Bacchus and the Pirates", which proved to be the favorite of the evening.

Seldom has the College had the opportunity of hearing within its walls an author of the repute of Mr. Noyes. That this opportunity was fully appreciated is evidenced by the whole-hearted reception extended to Mr. Noyes by the undergraduates—a reception which expressed itself not merely in the buoyant enthusiasm of momentary applause, but in the continued interest which has led to wide reading of the author's works throughout the College. Mr. Noyes expressed his own feelings in regard to his visit here in a statement that "he could not hope or wish to find a better audience to read for, anywhere in America, or in England, either".

We are pleased to announce that the College has made arrangements for Mr. Noyes to. return to Hanover for a stay of three days in the latter part of April, at which time he will give a series of readings and lectures.