Cercle Francais Play for Next Year

The play chosen by the Cercle Francais for presentation next year is "L'Amour Medecin," an amusing three act comedy in prose, with a lively ballet at the end of each act. It was written by Moliere in 1665 and acted by his troupe within five days after Louis XIV ordered it written. It is called by the author "un petit impromptu," but is delightful in its variety and dash. Unlike many classics, it depends for success largely on the acting. The fifteen parts are short and brisk, and seven of them are very comic, especially those of the doctors who are made to caricature so vividly the ignorance and charlatanism of the profession at that date. With "L'Amour Medecin," may be given Rostand's "Les Romanesques."

All members of the University wishing to compete for a part in the ballet or in the play, are invited to send their names at once to the Cercle Francais bureau, 17 Grays Hall. Every candidate will be given a trial. Fluency in French conversation is not so important as good pronunciation, clear diction and ability for acting.

There will be, as usual, a competition for the poster. Its drawing will be judged this year by Mr. Maxfield Parish, and its literary aptness by Prof. de Sumichrast. It is hoped that this poster, which is widely exhibited in France, may truly, represent Harvard University, and competitors are therefore asked to communicate with the Cercle Francais bureau before the summer vacation.