To the Editors of the Crimson:

There seems to have been a good deal of uncertainty concerning the committee's negotiations with the Corporation in regard to the "Tree." As was stated in our first letter the Corporation pointed out to us many difficulties in the present form of the Tree Exercises and urged us to gather the opinions of the class concerning the changes proposed. We have asked for expressions of opinion and, in several ways, have, we believe, gathered the general opinion of the class. During the past week or two we have tried to meet the Corporation to get a final decision, but have been unable to do so. Informally, however, the President has stated that a plan of the "Tree" which we have submitted to him with fewer seats and much larger exits than at present will probably be satisfactory. We are to meet the Corporation today for a final conference and hope that in the near future we can submit the final requirements of the Corporation and our own suggestions to a class meeting.

In answer to the editorial in the CRIMSON this morning, we feel warranted in saying that they have rather mistaken our meaning. The Senior Dance is the point upon which will turn the two days scheme, which the committee personally approve and believe the class favors. If the class favors the dance the exercises must necessarily last two days. The principal objection to it seems to be that of expense. Carefu estimates have shown that $2 for each person would fully cover the expenses. The tickets would be necessarily limited, averaging only three to each Senior.

The box idea would not cause much extra expense, since the "boxes" would be simply spaces enclosed by palms. The are meant to afford headquarters for those who might wish to come in parties of perhaps twenty, and incidentally to economize chaperones. Six or eight Seniors must make up their party to suit themselves and apply for a box; perhaps sixteen might want two boxes together. Lack of boxes, for such as can not arrange parties, will not detract from their pleasure; the boxes are simply for convenience.

The triangle west of Memorial would be fenced in and illuminated, and the refreshments would probably be served there.

A. M. BEALE, J. B. HAYWARD, J. D. PHILLIPS, Class Day Committee.CAMBRIDGE, Jan. 21, 1897.