If we may judge from what we have heard or seen, the question of uniforms has been looked upon in various lights by the different members of the Senior class. Some wish the old custom of exaggerated absurdity in dress kept up, some wish regular campaign uniforms, and some will only be satisfied with a compromise between these two extremes. It will be remembered that at the last class meeting, the committee which was selected was given full powers to make all arrangements, including the preparation of suitable uniforms. Thus, the committee has full powers to take what action they see fit and has undoubtedly done what it has in the hopes of making the class present as fine an appearance as possible. But we question very much if their action would meet with the approval of the majority of the class. There is a tender feeling connected with the old established college customs which it is difficult to break and we see no reason for breaking these customs unless it is absolutely necessary. Tall hats or any absurd uniform, an old pair of trousers, a coat turned wrong side out, and anything else out of the ordinary run of costume present a very unique appearance which has always marked the Harvard procession as distinct from the rest of the parade. When one has seen company after company of men marching by with the regulation costume of all torchlight processions, it is a source of rest and comfort to have the monotony broken by a crowd of college, men dressed in every variety of costume. This, more than anything else, has caused the arrival of the Harvard delegation in the midst of the procession to be eagerly waited for and to be received every where with applause and enthusiasm.

So much can be said for the old custom. But another argument against regular uniforms is the cost, which, according to our correspondent will be considerable, or at any rate more than many will care to expend.

Every man must turn out and anything which prevents a man from joining the procession should be avoided. For this reason alone we think that uniforms should, be given up. It would have been much better if the other classes had not decided upon uniforms, but as they have already decided, we can only urge their committees to get the uniforms as cheaply as possible and make them as ridiculous as possible. In regard to seniors we would urge the committee to wait until the meeting of the class tomorrow night, when a few minutes could be devoted to the question of uniforms.

Our opinion is, "Do nothing which will prevent a single man from joining the procession."