A few days ago we spoke of the need of a special German library in Sever and of the efforts being made to raise money for its establishment. Since then Mr. Villard, who, it will be remembered, gave a very interesting lecture in the winter on the Germany of today, and has the welfare of Harvard at heart, has given five hundred dollars towards such a library.

The plan is to establish a special German library in Sever Hall on the same plan as the French library which has proved of great service to students in that department. We are heartily glad that Mr. Villard has come forward and given such material aid to the scheme. After the subscriptions have been started in such a royal way the rest of the money needed ought not to be long in coming. We urge all interested in the matter to subscribe as much as possible.