SOCIAL SERVICE WORKERS.

Phillips Brooks House calls rarely for men to carry on its social service, and the fact that about 250 men are now actively engaged in this work is therefore somewhat significant. It means that those who have had experience in this service find it is worth their while. The work of Phillips Brooks House, however, is so extended that the men who are engaged in it do not begin to cover the field. Another 250 students could be employed to great advantage, and there is an immediate need for at least 50 more.

There are many forms of activity to which the social service worker may turn his hand,--teaching, entertaining, managing "boys' clubs," and coaching athletic teams. The teaching is in elementary subjects, the "boys' club" offers variety and excellent training in managing unruly boys, and the coaching is pleasant and interesting. Any of these forms of social service give invaluable experience to the worker, although the charitable action should be reward enough.