A DELIGHTFUL INCIDENT.

The scene before Mr. Eliot's house last night will remain forever in the memories of those who attended the mass meeting in the Union. It was a happy thought of the Student Council to decide on the presentation to the retiring president of some token of the undergraduates' esteem for him and for his achievements, and the night of his with-drawal from office was the most appropriate time for the occasion. The chief charm of the incident lay in its unexpectedness and spontaneity. After the words of presentation, Mr. Eliot spoke to the men assembled there in his usual delightful way. As he talked of his retirement, he reminded us of the durability of the University which would not be shaken by a change of administration; and urged us as future graduates who would go to form the living force of Harvard to do our best to uphold the aims and ideals for which Harvard stands.

The words of "Fair Harvard" seemed particularly appropriate. Surely we are surrendering her o'er

"From the age that is past

To the age that is waiting before."