We are glad to see that an interest is being taken in the question of the proposed new building. The writer of the communication in this morning's issue has stated in very clear terms a definite phase of the subject. We wish we might receive more such communications. The more the question is discussed and the greater the number of points of view presented, the more satisfactory will be the ultimate result. While not wishing at present to commit itself to one side or the other of so debatable a question, the CRIMSON will gladly welcome any thoughtful expression of opinion upon the subject.

In discussing such a proposition, however, there is a practical side to be kept in mind. Whatever the nature of the building may be, the money to build it must be raised by subscription, and (if the building is to be on college grounds as proposed) must be given over to the Corporation of Harvard College. It is the Corporation which must own and control the building. Moreover the nature of the building must be such as designated by the deed of gift, and the Corporation has no authority to devote it to purposes which in their judgment do not comply with the requirements of the deed of gift. Whoever raises the subscription and turns it over to the college must make the deed either unrestricted or else confined to one of practically three purposes; to a building devoted (1) solely to religious purposes, (2) largely to religious purposes with accommodations for a few literary societies, or (3) to religious purposes and social purposes equally as well. And now the practical part of the question comes, - would the Corporation accept a gift on these conditions, and on which? In discussing the subject this feature should be kept in mind.

While the first of the winter meetings was hardly up to expectations, there is little doubt that the meeting to be held on Saturday will be very successful. The Athletic Association has spared no pains to make the meeting a success by securing entries from outside athletes, including the best amateur gymnast on the flying rings, and the college should come up to the mark and provide a large number of competitors. The entries close this evening.