A small fire comportarily should down the Winthrop dining hall at about 5 p.m. last night.

Although the fire from grease in the Kitchen caused an inter form snake, no major damage was done, and the dining hall should he open foe regular service today. a University Police Department spokesman said last night.

"Only the food was ruined," added the police official.

Acting House Master Stophen Bernardi and Senior Tutor Lee Pelton were unaware of the incident, but Margaret Chamberlain, a resident tutor, said that fire alarms went of in both the Standish and Gore portions of Winthrop. All residents were told to eat their meal at other Houses.