The lecture to the freshman class this evening by President Eliot concerning the choice of electives is well calculated to advance the interest in college study as pursued in elective courses. One of the strongest arguments against the elective system has been that an average freshman or sophomore is not of a sufficiently mature judgment to be fitted for a proper choice of what studies he ought to pursue. Harvard has in the past strongly urged the students to consult with the professors before making a final choice of studies. But never before has a class as a whole been able to avail itself of the advice of the President in his official capacity, and the custom once inaugurated ought not to be discontinued. If there is one gentleman in the college government who ought to be interested in the progress of the studies of the students, that gentleman is the President. And President Eliot has by this public action shown that he fully shares in the sympathy with the students which the professors have shown. Every freshman should be led to consider carefully the selection of studies which he makes, and each year ought to see the ultimate success of the elective system more assured through a wise choice of studies.