(The Crimson invites all men in the University to submit signed communications of timely interest. It assumes no responsibility, however, for sentiments expressed under this head and reserves the right to exclude any whose publication would be palpably inappropriate.)

To the Editor of the CRIMSON:

It seems to me that you, as the representative of Public Sentiment at Harvard University, have missed a great chance to express the feelings of the whole College at this time, when, not only the students and professors, but also the whole people of Cambridge are experiencing a tremendous sorrow over the death of Mr. Fred Leavitt.

That no article appeared in your Monday morning edition is excusable because of the suddenness of it all, but not to have said a word in either Tuesday's or today's CRIMSON is an example of appalling self-centredness. That part of the College which knew Mr. Leavitt loved and honored him as a true American citizen, as a loyal partisan of Harvard and a sincere friend. I, as one of his admirers and as a member of the University, feel ashamed that the paper which represents the students' opinions on all local matters has neglected to say a word about one of our warmest adherents.

Since 1883, Mr. Leavitt has been all but a college boy himself, joking, sympathizing and advising us, who are here today. He knew "the ropes" and he helped us to learn them too. When we were wrong he told us; when we were right he never failed to commend us, Despondent and discouraged have I entered his store; cheerful and wiser have I left. He knew us all; I think he loved us all. For years has he "rooted" for our teams only too willing to back them. Just the other day he said to me. "Why, I'd bet my last cent on the Yale or Princeton games this year! I know Harvard teams and they're all a bunch of men." Together with Mr. Peirce, he built up and maintained an establishment which has been and always will be a landmark in Harvard Square. How many are there amongst us who have not seen it? Who has never cashed a check there? Who will ever forget Mr. Leavitt?

Therefore, is it that I write this appeal for some recognition of our loss; for some slight word from the CRIMSON that the death of our staunch friend. Mr. Leavitt, may not pass unheeded by all of us students of Harvard University, whom he knew and loved. Punar L. Saldonstall '23

November 2, 1922.