"I think we may have to go through all of this again next fall," said Lelaurain.

City Councillor Francis H. Duehay '55, who joined the residents in their protests, agreed with Lelaurain.

Duehay said he is concerned that when a new group of members joins next fall, the message the commission tried to send might get lost in the transition.

The society is also trying to come to terms with the new regulations.

Society officials said they are not sure what the next step for the organization will be.

"[Agreeing to the conditions] would alter some aspects of the club," Paschke said, calling the capacity limit and curfew a "detriment" to those who come to the club to relax after a long night of studying.

Paschke said the officers of the club and the membership as a whole will meet to discuss their options.

It is possible the society will ask for a re-hearing or will reject the conditions and surrender their lodging license.

Without the license, the society could still operate as a social house under the variance granted to them by the city in 1947, Wylie said.

Both sides appeared willing to work out a satisfactory solution.

"We harbor no animosity toward the residents of the Inn," Lelaurain said.

And Paschke said that the society will continue efforts to reach an agreement with neighbors and maintain their social atmosphere.

"In one way, shape, or form, the Lincoln's Inn is going to continue," Paschke said