A Matter of Expediency

To the Editor of the CRIMSON:

The simplest retort to the letter on Union "Corruption" by Mr. Philip Donham '30 is that he is wrong on his facts. If he cares to resign from the Union, he may: Had Mr. Donham submitted a written resignation to the Union with the alacrity with which he wrote the CRIMSON, he would have found his resignation accepted.

The October tenth rule has never been literally enforced. Its purpose is to encourage early resignations. If a member sends in a written resignation before October 10, it is accepted whether he has used the Union or not. If it arrives after the tenth, it is accepted if he hasn't used the Union. If he has used the union, a consultation with Mr. Marsh at Lehman Hall will make the resignation effective. If a man applies orally to resign after the tenth, he must see Mr, Marsh. Our record of Mr. Donham follows: Saturday he appeared at Lehman Hall and protested. Mr. Marsh was out and it was understood that Mr. Donham would return Monday. He did not. Tuesday Mr. Donham used the Union restaurant. Wednesday his letter appeared.

Mr. Donham's more basic attack against the system of requiring resignation rather than rejoining is easily met. Until 1923 the system he advocates was operative. Because so few men failed to rejoin and because of the high clerical expenses invoiced, this system was abandoned and that used by all private clubs adopted. Notice of the need of resigning has been given in the opening bulletin at the registration points and the CRIMSON. Sincerely yours,   W. S. Stone,   Secretary to the Governing Board.