The success of the Junior Class dinner on Thursday night was far beyond the expectation of the most sanguine. It demonstrated clearly that Ninety-four has an enthusiasm and self-respect which can be held up as a worthy example to others, and as something in which each member of the class may take no little pride. During those three hours or so in the Tremont House, the Juniors seemed to combine as one to show a lively interest, not only in the class, but in old Harvard itself. It was the first occasion on which they had met as a body. It is the one time in the whole four years of college life which they will look back upon as a landmark, about which to group so many of their college associations and experiences. If, then, the affair had been a half-hearted one they could only have carried away with them a half-hearted interest in the class itself. Their individual preferences might have remained the same, but it is a question if they would consider it a matter of much concern whether they were members of Ninety-four or Ninety-three, Ninety-five or Ninety six. But with the feeling that was manifest, every man present will, we believe, take an active interest in the welfare of his class; and he will feel a genuine pleasure as he sees Ninety-four honored by the achievements of her individual members.

There is one thing in particular in which the University as well as Ninety-four may find considerable satisfaction. We refer to the orderly and gentlemanly conduct which prevailed. It would be hard to take exception to the behavior of any one man. Instead of leaving behind a reputation which would not only have marred the success of the dinner, but reflected discredit on Harvard men in general, the class of Ninety-four must have made a distinct gain in public estimation. In this she has done honor to the college. We congratulate her heartily on her sense of decorum, as well as on her manly and enthusiastic spirit.