The afternoon receptions at U. 5, which have always been a most pleasant feature of Harvard life, are becoming so popular that only a small number of those in attendance are able to meet and converse with the ever cordial host. Here certainly is need for reform. The lists at the office must be getting as long as the docket of the U. S. Supreme Court at Washington, and it is probable that soon the man with an invitation to U. 5 will have as much difficulty in getting advantage from it, as the poor plaintiff has in bringing his case to trial. Aside from the evils of postponement, another evil arises from the condition of affairs. It is difficult to estimate how much harm must come to the college, if it shows itself thus unable to meet the demands brought upon it. The accommodations and facilities for the U. 5 receptions must be enlarged at once; if they are not, we fear that Harvard will have to place a limit on the number admitted to her departments, for her resources are already heavily taxed. That reform is needed, then, is very evident to all. We regret that we are totally unable to say just what that reform should be.