The information concerning Houston Hall, at the University of Pennsylvania, which we have been able to publish owing to the kindness of The Pennsylvanian, affords perhaps the best evidence obtainable as to the practicability of such institutions. It was built to supply the very need which we wish to supply here in the same way-the need of centralization; and its success has equalled the greatest hopes of its promoters.

One very practical reason for this success is obvious. The building offers so many conveniences, that the students as a body frequent it for attractions which they can not find elsewhere. The University Club at Yale on the other hand, is not so well fitted up, and is, in comparison, less popular. It is clear, therefore, that the Harvard Club should be supplied with everything which can minister to the comfort of its members. An extra effort must be made to provide a sufficient sum for the maintenance of a thoroughly well equipped building. Half way measures in this case, as in most others, will be worse than useless.