THE amount of extra work required by instructors in some of the elective courses has become something to which the attention of the Faculty should be at once directed. In the elective pamphlet we are informed that the recitations in a certain course occupy three hours a week, and upon inquiry, we discover that the basis of the Faculty's calculations is that two hours are to be spent in the preparation of each recitation. In fact, however, it is far otherwise. Some instructors, under the mistaken idea that their particular course is the only thing worth paying any attention to, impose an amount of work upon a student that, if thoroughly performed, would leave little or no time for anything else. Outside reading, theses, and hour examinations are not only recommended, but forced upon us to such a degree, that we are obliged to neglect other courses where instructors are more reasonable in their demands. In the first-mentioned course, too, we merely gain a superficial knowledge of a multitude of things, instead of a thorough understanding of a few. This is especially true of a course where, in addition to the outside work just mentioned, the theses (not mentioned in the elective pamphlet) are to be exhaustive, that is, to consist of a summing up of everything known or written on the subject. A thorough performance of the two of these tasks that are required yearly would consume at least all the time that is set down as employed by all the work of the elective.

IF a sufficient number of subscription tickets are taken before November 15, there will be given in Sanders Theatre a series of five popular orchestral concerts. The orchestra will be the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra of forty members, Mr. Bernhard Listemann leader. This orchestra comprises some of the most eminent performers in the city, and Mr. Listemann has recently shown himself to be an able leader. Distinguished soloists will also participate. The programmes will consist of works and selections suited to all tastes. Season tickets can now be had at Sever's at $4. The price has been purposely placed within the reach of all, and let us, therefore, as students, promptly do our share towards the support of the enterprise. Harvard, so prominent in all else pertaining to culture, with such a large community, and so excellent an auditorium as Sanders Theatre, ought to allow no winter to pass without a set of concerts. We therefore urge men to secure seats at once, that the enterprise may not fail.