WE wish to caution the College against the present alarming tendency to form societies for every conceivable object. We by no means intend to discourage every new venture, but it would be well to remember that the energy given to a new enterprise might sometimes be better employed in keeping one of the older organizations upon its feet. If a number of men who would not otherwise take part in an established society wish to devote themselves to some interest which they have in common, we see no reason why they should not do so. But if these men will leave some older organization, which needs their support, to start a new one, which may fall to pieces after a short and precarious existence, we think they should consider well before making the attempt. It is better to have a few well-supported institutions than a great many weak and in debt; and, judging from reports, we already have more societies and clubs than men can find time to attend to. If we go on, every Harvard man will soon be an officer of some college organization.
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