There are few things of which Harvard men have better cause to be proud than of their connection with the Prospect Union. The union was founded in a large part by their predecessors, and has always drawn its teaching force from students of the University. It offers to many a very acceptable opportunity for the practice of philanthropy, which could hardly be better directed than to the education of those who desire knowledge for which they are unable to pay. This opportunity has never been neglected, and the Union has found no cause to complain of any falling off in the interest of those to whom it looks for its chief support. Its work has never, we believe, been hindered by lack of competent instructors, no matter what addition to its curriculum may have been planned.

There is one point, however, with regard to the form in which the Harvard student's interest manifests itself which deserves adverse criticism. While instruction is offered in any quantity desired, the money which is necessary to apply that instruction most effectively, is not forthcoming. This does not mean that individual subscriptions, even in considerable quantities, are wanting, but that a large majority of the students display an unfortunate indifference to, or ignorance of, the financial needs of the Union. The Union can not hope to receive enough from its insignificant tuition fees to cover even current expenses; at present it is still further hampered by the fact that the payment for its new quarters in the old City Hall is not made up by the subscriptions collected to that end. The Union does not complain of this state of affairs, but it would have, we think, some justification if it did.

This evening the chance is given to aid in relieving the financial embarrassment of the Union and at the same time to get considerable enjoyment. The concert by the Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs will more than repay for the low price of the admission ticket, and what is pleasure to the purchaser will be much needed profit to the Union.