We have been asked to add a word of explanation to the paper which is sent out with this number of the CRIMSON. Some of the professors and students, in conference with Professor Peabody, have desired to establish a plan by which students who are in prosperity can help students who are in need. They have felt that many students, especially seniors, would be willing to give away some of their books, clothing, furniture, etc., instead of selling them, provided arrangements could be made by which such supplies should be carefully distributed or lent to persons who need them. In particular a lending library of text-books is proposed by the aid of which men could avoid the expense of buying some of the books used in college courses. Accordingly in April last a circular was sent to a number of men in college. The purpose at the present time is to remind those men of that circular and to bring the matter before the whole college. Any members of the University who have any material which could be useful to other students, and which they are willing to give away now or at the end of the year, are earnestly requested to fill out the blank and either mail it to Professor F. G. Peabody or leave it at 1 Wadsworth House. A messenger will call at the time mentioned in the blank and take away the property.