A WORD OF THANKS.

Let the groan that went up when the dates of the Christmas holidays were first announced, subside. The student body murmured; the CRIMSON thundered; the Faculty recommended; and the Corporation voted. As a result the Christmas vacation this year will extend from December 21st to January 4th, inclusive, a day being added at each end by the thoughtful action of the Faculty.

We feel that we may express the appreciation of all Harvard students for the first two weeks' Christmas vacation that they have been given to enjoy in College.