The Vesper Service held yesterday afternoon in Appleton Chapel under the preachers to the University could not fail to deeply impress all hearers. It is indeed a privilege to be permitted to listen to such noble and eloquent words as were addressed to the students of the University, while the beautiful music, selected and rendered with exquisite taste, was an inspiring addition to the dignity of the service. The members of the University may almost regard the institution of Vesper Services as an answer to their demand, for in the discussion of Harvard's religious system before the recent changes it was often urged that an afternoon service would be more valuable and would be better attended than the usual morning service of prayer. At all events Vesper services are now to be held every Thursday afternoon. Although it would seem unnecessary to remind undergraduates of their responsibility under our present enlightened system of religious worship, we earnestly desire that they would encourage the preacher of the university in their work by a full attendance at these Vesper services. If we wish to show that Harvard has a true religious spirit, if we wish to benefit ourselves, or if we have no other motive than the enjoyment of sweet music and eloquence, we should all gladly take time from our daily occupation to attend these short Vesper services. With a feeling of gratitude to the preacher for establishing this service, and with a desire that its benefits should be lasting, we must not, through pure indifference, fail in our attendance, and cause the Vesper services to be discontinued. Judging from the large attendance at the service yesterday, however, there is little danger that this will be the fate of the Vesper services, and we hope that the first meeting is a type of all those that are to come.

The concert in Sanders Theatre last evening was fully equal to the usual good work of the Symphony Orchestra. We cannot let the opportunity pass of giving our hearty support to these performances. They are an addition to the course of study at the college, and at the same time they create a certain pleasant diversion to the monotony of the regular work. A large number of men attend them when given in Cambridge, who would never think of going into Boston, although they really enjoy the music when they are once in the hall. But, as we all know, many will give up some benefits and enjoyments simply because they do not wish to take the trouble of the going and coming. A large part of the audience was composed of students last evening and it will benefit them in their general culture far more than they think now, - a culture which should be the goal we are all striving to reach.