IT has occurred to us that the Gymnasium might be made still more useful to students. If such articles as students need when exercising and after - for example, belts, slippers, towels, and the like - were kept there for sale, it would be a great convenience, and the establishment would no doubt be patronized by all. This could be done without any additional expense, and we learn from Dr. Sargent that the plan was suggested in the beginning, but the President thought it not advisable, then at least. Extras at Memorial, which all recognize as one of its best features, seems to be a similar case to this, and the great success of the late Mr. Titus shows that students will buy where they can get the best bargains. Aside from the fact that Boston haberdashers generally ask us exorbitant prices, we should save the time and expense of going into the city, and the goods can be sold cheaper at the Gymnasium than in Boston. Whether it would be better to sell for cash, or put the accounts on the Bursar's bills, the President and Dr. Sargent can decide, and we hope that they will give the plan not only consideration, but a fair trial.
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