Conspicuous by its Absence.

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To the Editors of the CRIMSON:

At the first concert last evening in Sanders Theatre by the Harvard Glee Clug on their new basis of singing fine music in a thoroughly artistic way, among the many causes for satisfaction and mutual congratulation one aspect of the occasion was most striking--it "jumped into one's eyes," as the French say--namely, the fact that the undergraduate body was so conspicuous by its absence.

It really seems as if this ought not to be, for here was a group of young men, representing a very prominent side of life, which had been splendidly trained by Dr. Davison, and which was justified in expecting the same generous endorsement from the undergraduate body as would any athletic team at one of their contests. Of course, we cannot legislate people into goodness, nor can we make the undergraduate body go to hear good music rendered by their fellow-students if they won't; but it seems as if the old adage might be considered that, "although you can lead a horse to water, you cannot make him drink." It is worthy of notice that this remark is made of a quadruped, but not a biped; in fact, if a biped is led to a beautiful stream of water, we might assume that he would take a long and refreshing drink, or even jump in all over. At any rate, if he does not, the inference is fair that there is something wrong with the biped.

Harvard men can always be relied upon for a spirit of fair play and generous co-operation, and they will rest under a serious indictment if, at the subsequent concerts which are to be given by the newly organized Harvard Glee Club they do not testify to their approval of the fine work of the Glee Club and the splendid leadership of Dr. Davison by actually attending the concerts and having the satisfaction of knowing that, not only are they enjoying some excellent music beautifully sung, but are supporting one of the most significant movements for the broad development of musical life in the University which has come about for some time. WALTER R. SPALDING.