In pursuance of their evident desire to consider carefully and justly all matters of student interest, the faculty, contrary to all precedent. yesterday afternoon granted permission to the glee and banjo clubs to make a western tour during the Christmas recess. The thanks of the whole college, as well as of these two organizations are due the faculty for their decision-a decision which we are firmly convinced will prove wise. Both clubs are, so far as we can learn, doing excellent work, and the prospects of a western trip cannot but prove an additional incentive. But the college also has much to gain by this decision. Harvard's sons in our larger western cities will once more be brought in contact with their Alma Mater, and will of necessity feel their interest in her revived. Means such as these for keeping Harvard before the public are both legitimate and effective, furnishing, at the same time the they accomplish their purpose, en ? ment to both the glee and banjo clubs.

To be sure the success of the experiment along these lines will depend entirely upon the students who compose the clubs, but surely a just appreciation of their privileges will prevent on their part any abuse of them.