The meeting at Professor Peabody's house next Wednesday evening, to which he invites all members of the University, ought to be attended by every student who feels an interest or a responsibility in helping to better the lives of those less fortunate than himself. We know that there are many men in college engaged in the study of social problems as well as in active charitable work. The appeal is made to these men, and especially to that large body of students who feel a genuine interest in such matters but who do not know exactly how to begin.

Last year this feeling found expression in the Globe Theatre meetings and this year other less general plans for organized work among the poor have been discussed and tried. They have demonstrated the existence of a healthy religious life among us, but have not been quite satisfactory because of the necessarily negative character of their work. After much thought and delay caused by the many difficulties which had to be surmounted, a scheme has been evolved by which every man will have a chance to do what he can for others without neglecting his college work. It is hoped to furnish opportunities of usefulness which will be of permanent benefit both to the giver and to the receiver.

Harvard has often been reproached for her indifference to the affairs of the outside world. This attempt to bring her into closer contact with the real needs and problems of the day, not by arousing an interest, but by giving proper expression to an interest which already exists, will be welcomed by all who care for her reputation and influence.