The Harvard Union.

The Crimson invites all men in the University to submit signed communications of timely interest. It assumes no responsibility, however, for sentiments expressed under this head and reserves the right to exclude any whose publication would be palpably inappropriate.

To the Editors of the CRIMSON:

Within a very short time Harvard men are going to face one of the biggest problems of the reconstruction of their college life. The problem centres about the Harvard Union. There is unquestionably a need for the Union, such a Union as Harvard had ten years ago, but with even a larger scope and a more varied activity. How can the Union be restored to its rightful position?

There are at least three feasible methods of attack. The first is that of compulsory undergraduate membership, the second that of administration by the college with free membership to all Harvard men, the third simply that of making the Union worth while, of placing in the very centre of the University such a vitally interesting institution as to compel membership out of sheer honest interest. The only true Harvard plan is the last method. The writer believes that he can outline a fair way to victory were such a plan adopted.

The basic problem under such a scheme would be that of finance and membership. First-year men should be required to belong to the Union, paying their membership fee of ten dollars upon their term bill.

Membership to the upper three classes in College and to graduate students should be optional; with dues at the same rate. All events and privileges should be enjoyed only by members of the Union who are in good standing. MAYO ADAMS SHATTUCK 1L.

(A second communication by the same writer continuing his discussion of this subject will be printed tomorrow).