We understand that a petition is now being circulated among undergraduates requesting that the Thanksgiving recess be extended to the Monday following the day itself. There is no doubt but that the petition will receive many signatures, and it is to be hoped that the faculty will decide to grant it. The last issue of the Crimson contained an editorial on the subject, which sets forth very fully the arguments for and against the desired extension, and leaves little to be added. We can only say that we do not believe that there is a man in college who would not welcome a few days' rest, and return to work with renewed vigor by reason of it. This being so, we have strong hopes that the faculty will grant the petition, and gain the sincere thanks of all.
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