Help From Harvard

In all the recent polls of undergraduate opinion Harvard has proved that, whether or not it favors war, it certainly advocates aid to Britain. Starting at lunchtime today and lasting till Friday noon, the College will have an opportunity to prove that this desire takes more material form than merely checking off a square on a ballot. For today at lunch the Harvard branch of the Young America Wants To Help Committee will accept contributions for British civilian war relief.

This organization, a subdivision of the Massachusetts British War Relief Association, is one of the few Harvard groups which has put forth any tangible effort to further the aims which the College as a whole has espoused. The money collected from the students will provide food, clothing, and shelter for the harassed sons of Albion. Everything from bomb-proof shelters for shel-shocked children, to rubber gloves for fire fighters will be purchased with the funds.

This is the students' first real chance to demonstrate just how sincerely they intend to practice what they preach. The cause is worthy; the need is great. The occasion is at hand, and let Harvard rise to it.