As a result of the recent canvas, the directors of the Harvard Dining Association have outlined a now plan, printed on another page this morning, which, as far as can be foreseen, should comply with the needs of the largest possible number.

In providing for transient, as well as regular members, the two most desired changes would be brought about--membership increased, and the price of board to regular members greatly reduced. In the first place, if the new scheme is adopted, the hall will accommodate those members of the University, who, for one reason or mother, miss a number of meals during the week. Men who breakfast at their dormitories, men in Boston departments of the University, club men whose tables are not open on Sunday, and many others, come under this head. From them have come the chief complaints against the present system.

To the men who have found the present system too expensive the new plan should appeal most strongly. Those who desire to live economically can cat well at the flat price of $4.00; but meats may be had once or twice a day for from 75 cents to $1.50 per week additional.

That the price of board to regular members will be decreased is evident from the facts. Considerable profit will accrue to the hall from the rates charged to transient members; also, if the regular membership is increased, the fixed charges will be more widely distributed. Furthermore, an economy in the matter of waste will be secured by a more simple bill of fare; and this in turn may make possible a further reduction in service with accompanying saving in food for the help.

Viewed from every side, the new plan is admirably contrived to meet the present needs of the University. It only remains for the Association, by a unanimously favorable vote this evening, to give the managers every encouragement in their proposed month's trial of what looks like a solution of the difficulties.