Quite recently a strange custom has sprung up here at Harvard, which is as yet, we hope, confined to but one society. For many years there has existed a Natural History society which has quietly followed year after year the set forms and regulations which have been handed down from our forefathers. Among other customs, the society has hitherto had rooms where the members have met and debated on the important subjects which have come up for consideration. Now, we regret to learn, this old custom has been given up. The new shingles which have just been printed bear the following remarkable legend : "The members are requested to meet in their rooms this evening." What a strange sight it will be when the society holds its first meeting under the new regime, each man meeting in his own room. What unity of action ! What harmony in debate ! What ease in obtaining a quorum ! It may be, however, that with admirable foresight the enterprising officers have arranged a system of the telephones so that although each man meets in his own room, there may be yet some connecting link to bind them all in that united, active whole, which, like the Art Club, has done much good work for Harvard.
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