OPINIONS DIFFER ON CHAPEL HOUR CHANGE

Over 150 undergraduates and members of the Graduate Schools attended the annual dinner and business meeting of the Phillips Brooks House Association last night, besides President Lowell, Bishop Lawrence, and several former officers of the Association.

The question of the change in chapel hour, which has been considerably agitated lately, was discussed in two of the cabinet members' reports. Whereas J. D. Jameson '24, chairman of the Chapel Committee opposed any change on the ground that it would not increase the attendance, B. McK. Henry '24, president of the Phillips Brooks House Association, advocated the 7 o'clock hour. A change, he held, at least would do no harm and might very likely prove beneficial.

Lawrence Praises Brooks

Bishop Lawrence, the guest of honor, emphasized the fact that a few strong leaders could change the whole spirit of a university in three or four years. "The average length of time a student spends in college is three or four years in comparison to 40 or 50 years outside," he said. "A generation in college, then, lasts but four years and most traditions but six or eight. Therefore changes can be easily made by strong leaders in a very short time. This is a most invigorating fact.

"Phillips Brooks was one of the most influential leaders who ever went through Harvard. He was simple, kindly, with the keenest sense of humor. His power with the students was tremendous. Appleton Chapel was crowded when he spoke. So popular was he that after his death when $60,000 for a memorial statue was requested, over $100,000 was subscribed. Again in a few months another generous subscription was asked, as a result of which Phillips Brooks House was built.

"I am sure that if he were here now he would be highly gratified with all the work that the different departments of the Association are doing. It is my opinion that the Phillips Brooks House should be not only the center of this organization but also the center of religion and spiritual enthusiasm. Young men do not care fundamentally for the mechanics of life, but for the development of a fine, consistent personality."