TO THE EDITORS OF THE CRIMSON:-

I HAVE been told that at some former time (the exact period I cannot state) the Corporation, or Faculty, or Steward, or somebody, was in the habit of buying coal in large quantities at the season of the year when it was cheapest; and that they then disposed of it to the students, throughout the year, at the original price. This was a wise custom, and made a saving to the students of that time which would not be despised in this enlightened age. I would therefore respectfully suggest to the powers that be, that they take this subject into their consideration, and relieve such strains on our not too heavy purses as the present advance in the price of coal. Anything that may serve to relieve us from the high charges of Cambridge dealers will be thoroughly appreciated.

F.