We have received more cummunications in regard to the Harvard Union than we can conveniently print and their general tenor indicates that the recognition of a needful change in the Union is stronger than may be supposed. If any change is to be made, however, it cannot be made only by writing communications upon it. There is certainly much room for improvements in many directions in the club and if they are carried out the Union will be made much more valuable to undergraduates in general. To men who are contemplating a professional life such as the law or any public career where quick thought, self possession and skillful presentation of arguments are necessary, the practice in the Union during their undergraduate life would be of considerable value. Moreover, the subjects which the Union chooses for debate are often such topics in government and politics that the thought and discussion in them does much to interest men in affairs of the country and the outside world. There are many other advantages not necessary to enumerate. The misfortune is that with advantages that could make it an influential society, it should not stand higher.

The fact is that the Union needs a thorough revising, so to speak. It is not necessary or expedient to start a new debating society. We have here a fairly old and large society which can be made what is wanted. Membership should not be granted so easily; the requirements should be harder so that the best and only the best material is obtained. This is the first and apparently the greatest change needed. When this is made and divers others and the Union is imbued with more life and spirit, it can expect to stand on a higher level than it does now.