UNION RUNS AT FULL BLAST WITH ENROLMENT OVER 1,200

The Harvard Union is showing that it is fulfilling its purpose as a representative club for members of the University; its enrolment of over 1,200 testifies to this. Thus far this year its program of addresses and its other social activities have met with the success that they deserve.

The Union was opened this fall on an entirely different basis from former years; the membership rate was reduced to five dollars, the building was completely renovated and remodelled, and new equipment added. Until October 4, the Union was open to all members of the University, but on that date its doors were closed to all but holders of membership cards.

250 Board at Union Regularly.

The Union lunch room is open to members and has its own steward, chef and staff. Meals of the best quality are served, either at weekly or single rates. About 250 men are now eating here regularly. The Trophy Room has been fitted up as a Dining Room for members of the Faculty and their guests.

In the basement are six pool and billiard tables, in the best of condition, which are an added feature of the club. A billiard expert of Boston, Mr. Ben Laurie, is in charge here. On the main floor there is a well-fitted reading and writing room. where all current magazines, college and school publications and daily papers from the chief cities of the United States are kept on file.

Library in Excellent Condition.

On the second floor is an excellent library of several thousand volumes. The library is in exceptionally good condition this year; 200 new books have recently been added and 150 war books by Harvard authors are accessible.

The entertainment and social program has attracted a large number of men who have eventually become members. The first meeting was a Freshman reception on September 23. On October 17, Walter Hampden '00 spoke interestingly on "Colleges and the Drama," while on the 29th William Roscoe Thayer '81 spoke on "Some Interesting Incidents in Roosevelt's Career."

Stephen Leacock Coming Friday.

The management of the Union were peculiarly fortunate in obtaining for speakers in November, Hugh Walpole on the 13th and Stephen Leacock, who will speak on Friday of this week. Other prominent men who are coming later are Viscount Grey and Donald MacMillan, the explorer.

The Governing Board of the Union is as follows: M. Luce '91, Regent; F. H. Carroll 2G. B.; E. A. Whitney 1G.; G. C. Barclay 1L., and F. K. Bullard '20. They act as general overseers, offering suggestions and criticisms of the management where needed.