The University's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa has announced the formation of a Scholarship Service Bureau to supervise the work of backward students in the University. The body began its activities in December and because of its success was formally organized last month.

The purpose of the Bureau is to offer assistance to students in the College who for one reason or another are behind in their work. While primarily intended for men on probation or near the danger line, it will also benefit those who, though not in immediate difficulties, are nevertheless not getting the most out of their work.

While not officially organized until last month, the Bureau has been active since before Christmas. Up to mid-years it had substantially helped 13 men, most of whom were on probation.

The organization consists of a board of advisers and an unlimited number of associates. C. H. Smith '15, who originated the scheme and organized the Bureau, is chairman of the board. Other members are : W. M. Marsten '15, J. H. Hustis, Jr., '15, K. B. Murdock '16, C. Laporte '16, H. A. Larabee '16, and H. L. F. Kreger '16. Altogether 19 men have asked to act as advisers. A few advisers will also be chosen from the Graduate Schools.

Aid Given Free.

An important feature of the work is that the service will be free. The Bureau is not a tutoring agency, and no one need hesitate in seeking its help. It is financed and supervised by the Phi Beta Kappa, and will have as advisers, members of that society, as well as some not in it.

Offices of the Bureau will be opened this week in Weld 43. Here the Board of Advisers will hold hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Anyone with questions of academic or scholastic nature is welcome to consult them.