Carelessness in Union Reading Room.

To the Editors of the CRIMSON:--

As the CRIMSON stated in its editorial column some time ago, the Union Reading Room would be vastly more attractive if the magazines were kept up to date and accessible to readers. Recently I picked up four well-known magazines and found each a month or more out of date. Some covers with tempting titles were disappointingly vacant, other periodicals were there only in part, or a portion of a cover was the one sign that showed there had been something readable at a former date. A general appearance of carelessness about the filling of papers and magazines was evident. To members of the Union the Reading Room is a strong attraction. Many more would use if than do now, if it wasn't for the fact that it is increly a chance, if they find the current issues of the magazines on file. The Union by continuing to have a carelessly kept Reading Room is only doing itself harm, and no one any good. The number and selection of the different periodicals are excellent, and with a little more daily care the Reading Room could be a drawing card for the Union. D. R. CHROW '18.