It is a notorious fact that the great University commons, known as Memorial Hall, has become an overgrown and unwieldy institution. The universal demand for reform, which was made by the members of the Dining Association last January, proved this very plainly. In compliance with the demand, the Board of Directors appointed a committee to investigate the condition of the Hall and to make pertinent suggestions for improvement. The report of this committee has been printed and deserves the careful attention, not only of those students who dine in the Hall, but also of all who are interested in the success of the great co-operative institution. The report suggests a simplification of the system as it now stands and a more systematic management of the Hall on the part of the directors. In view of the enormous difficulties connected with the Hall, the changes recommended seem to us wise and reasonable. They include a reduction in the number of students admitted to the Hall, a modification of the extra-order list and of the regular bills of fare, and a better organization of the Board of Directors. We hope that the number of members will be reduced to its proper limit next October, as suggested in the report. It is simply absurd to expect satisfaction while the Hall is crowded far beyond its capacity. To secure a definite policy in the management of the Hall, some such reorganization as would be effected by the appointment of an executive committee seems absolutely necessary. The steward must be kept aware of his responsibility to the students, and this can be done only when the students themselves take an active interest in the policy of the Hall. The extra-order list is much reduced by the committee. This change would demand approval. The temptation to extravagance should be removed as far as possible. We understand that the recommendations of the report have been adopted by the directors and that a new policy was inaugurated yesterday. If these changes can be carried out in the spirit in which they have been begun we see no reason to predict failure.