THE LETTER AND THE SPIRIT

The difficulties incidental to the coming of Repeal seem to be working themselves out with the expected amount of trouble, shilly-shally, and inconvenience, so far as the nation is concerned; the situation of the College in regard to the liquorous flow, however, is marked not by confusion on the part of the authorities, but by a glassy silence. The problems which had inevitably to arise on consideration of the Dining Halls to Repeal were precipitated last night, when several students took wine into their Hall. Obviously, if this practice of bringing liquor into meals without the sanction of University officials is continued, it will only serve to complicate the situation. As the chances of selling wines in the Dining Halls appear at present remote, it will be necessary for the University to take a stand on this particular question at once.

To date, the majority of House Masters have already expressed their approval of serving liquor in whatever manner is considered most expedient when the time comes, an there is no reason why a statement to this effect should not be made at once. Whether students shall bring the liquor to the tables themselves, or whether it would be possible to keep bottles in the pantries to be brought out on occasion, is a matter which should easily and quickly be settled. Some such expedient is devoutly to be wished; decisive action on the part of those in authority is the only means of settling the matter; it must come soon.