Official endorsement of efforts to put an end to disturbances by students following hockey games was forthcoming last night in a statement from A. C. Hanford, Dean of Harvard College, in which he emphasizes the obligation upon the authorities to take drastic action should need arise. The statement follows:

"The Student Council resolution condemning disturbances in the subway following hockey games at the Boston Garden has the unqualified endorsement of the College authorities. Through the publication of the resolution and of editorials in the Crimson it is hoped that there will be built up a public sentiment among the undergraduates which will put an end for all time to these unfortunate incidents. It should be clearly understood, however, that for the good of the college the Administrative Board will be forced to take drastic action in the case of any students definitely involved in such disturbances."