At a recent meeting o the University Council it was suggested that an attempt be made to bring together, for the benefit of future generations, as complete a record a possible f the present daily life of the University. It was pointed out that such a record, made in 170 or 1800, would be of great interest now. Accordingly, Mr. William C. lane, Librarian of the University, has issued a circular letter, a copy of which has been sent to each officer of the University, asking his co-operation in carrying out such a plan.

The circular requests each "officer of the University, old and young" to keep "During the month of March, 1900, a careful journal of his daily dings, recording faithfully, and in as much detail as he can, all that goes on from day to day, including his College work, his professional interests, his family relations, his amusements, in fact all the elements of his life. "Let him," says the circular, "imagine that he is writing without reserve to some friend at a distance who has been long absent from Cambridge, and who has lost touch with the ordinary current of life here, but retains as interest in it al, and let the writer try to call up for his friend's benefit, in detail and as vividly as possible, a picture of what is taking place."

While it is intended that "the immediate events of the month of March, 1900, should furnish the principal material for the journals, writers will naturally be led to mention other matters of recent interest, supplementing and explaining the subjects of which they write. The following outline of subjects is suggested as an indication of the field that should if possible be covered.

A. Work Connected with University Duties.

1. Preparation for class work.

2. Class appointments, with comments on any characteristic or notable items.

3. Lectures or addresses to students, not included under regular appointments.

4. Faculty and departmental meetings and committee work.

5. Administration work.

6. Individual relations with students.

B. Professional Work.

1. Professional studies, not immediately connected with teaching.

2. Literary work, preparation f books, articles, reviews, etc.

3. Correspondence growing out of professional work.

4. Lectures, meetings, etc., not directly connected with the University.