PRESIDENT LOWELL TALKS ON "HARVARD TRADITIONS"

"The individuals in charge of or within the University come and go but the University itself is of a permanent nature", said President Lowell last night in his talk at the last one of the Smith Halls smokers, "for the Harvard traditions bind the different eras of the University together so finely as to make the student of today feel quite at home (if it were possible) among the students of one hundred years hence or of one hundred years back. The calibre of the men, and the University is essentially the same today, yesterday, and tomorrow".

President Lowell in considering "Harvard Traditions" briefly summarized the founding and development of the college, how it was established by the state and maintained by the state for many years before it came under private ownership and finally outlined the growth of the institution during the nineteenth century.

Approximately two hundred men, nearly the entire membership of the dormitory were present to hear President Lowell's talk and to enjoy the final gathering of the year. Following President Lowell's speech, singing, comedy, dialogues, and instrumental music completed the program.