SOCIAL SERVICE

The number of men in the University who either do not or will not recognize the opportunities offered them in the social service work carried on by various philanthropic organizations in Boston and Cambridge is surprisingly large. Regarding this subject from the point of view of self-betterment, it is evident that there are few, if any, of the generally designated "outside interests" of college life that are likely to prove as helpful.

Every college graduate presumably aims to reach an administrative position as soon as possible after graduating, for this class of work commands the greatest respect and offers the largest pecuniary reward. In executive positions, ability to control subordinates without friction and in a manner that will promote efficiency is essential.

In that social, service work requires administrative work and forces a man to develop the power to control those with whom he comes in contact, no better practical training for later life is to be had.

Last year the report of the Social Service Committee showed that 272 Harvard men, a large proportion of them graduate students, had devoted at least one hour a week to philanthropic work. At this time when plans for this service are maturing, the demand for workers far exceeds the supply. More men should realize the opportunity they let slip in neglecting these chances for developing invaluable power of management.