Harvard men interested in charitable work have long been desirous of uniting their efforts in some form of charity which shall belong distinctively to the University. The outcome of this feeling has been the formation of a University extension society composed partly of Harvard men, partly of persons desirous of coming into contact with college influences. The society has its headquarters in the Prospect House, Cambridgeport, and has adopted the name, "Prospect Progressive Union." It proposes first to bring wage-earners and students together in pleasant social relations. Further than this its aims are entirely educational. Private classes have been formed, and public lectures and discussions upon economic and scientific subjects arranged for. President Eliot and many members of the faculty are interested in the project and have promised their co-operation.

The union has for its ultimate object the realization of a true university settlement modeled after Toynbee Hall in London, or the Rivington Street settlement in New York. But in order to accomplish this result or to attain any permanent success it must have the hearty and enthusiastic support of the University. It needs money, and still more it needs men. Already the undertaking has grown too large to be carried on by those at present actively interested. The amount of time required of each worker is not large. If a number of men can give a single hour a week it will be of great assistance. The work is of a nature closely connected with the interests of student life. The field is just beyond the gates of the University. As a purely Harvard enterprise the project appeals directly to Harvard men.

The officers of the Union are Robert E. Ely, Gr., President; C. C. Closson '92, Secretary; L. F. Berry '92, Treasurer. The rooms are upon the first floor of the Prospect House and are open every evening. On Tuesday evening, February 10th, there will be a debate upon the Single Tax Question between Mr. James F. Carret, of Boston, and Professor Hamlin Garland, followed by general discussion. On February 17th Mr. John G. Brooks will lecture upon "Why I am opposed to Single Tax." Any who may desire to join in the work, or wish for further information in regard to it will please communicate with Robert E. Ely, Prospect House, Room 3, or C. C. Closson, 19 Divinity.