The opening today of Harvard's Memorial Church, the ringing in of the new, as it were, and a memorable happening in the history of the University, constitutes the commencement of a new era. And while it is the especial privilege of Harvard's latest Freshman Class to form its first congregation, it is the fact that the building is a meeting house for the entire University for years to come that should create visions for those who attend.

During the many years in which Harvard has allowed the question of a man's religion to be his own question rather than that of the University, daily chapel has been attended by a modest group of regular persons, faculty and students alike. Practically speaking it is to be expected that the new building will increase the number of those who form the central core of the morning services. Participation in the services is not demanded by the University. It is to be hoped that in the new surroundings increasing numbers of Harvard men will find a natural influence towards participation in the fine services which are provided.