The result of the "University Club" canvass gives a basis for only a very rough estimate of the demand felt by the resident members of the University for the proposed club. Those who have had the canvass in charge have realized the inaccuracy of the "blue-book" method of getting opinions, as there are always sure to be a certain number of men who sign their names thought lessly, to say nothing of the few who mutilate the books by writing fictitious names. Two things, however, have been made clear in conducting the present canvass: First, that no men were urged to sign the blue-books; secondly that those who did sign should not do so thoughtlessly. The result is that on the whole the list of names appears to be more significant than is usually the case with ordinary petitions.

A hasty examination of the signatures makes it evident that the list is a representative one. The principal question to be decided is as to whether the number of men who have expressed themselves in favor of the plan is large enough to warrant an immediate and detailed consideration of ways and means, and following that, an appeal to the graduates for money. We believe that so far as the feeling of the student body is concerned a sufficient demand has been expressed. One thousand is probably a conservative estimate of the number who would join the club. There are a large number of men who assume a sceptical attitude now when everything is vague and indefinite but who would probably be among the first to join if the club were actually started.