THE BEST OF TRADITIONS.

There are traditions and traditions, so called. Some of them are false. That archaic one that Freshmen should not smoke pipes in the street-at least we hope no Freshman, having resurrected it from stories of the past are foolish enough to consider it other than archaic--meant nothing. But that one which the united action of the present Junior class has boosted firmly on to the tradition shelf-Senior Dormitories-means more to the Harvard undergraduates than men who have not enjoyed its benefits can realize. Consequently the Juniors deserve the deepest praise for their action.

About a year ago the CRIMSON was commenting on the fact that 305 men of the class of 1914 had elected to spend their Senior year in the Yard and had almost completely filled North Mathews. This year we are congratulating the class of 1915 for raising its predecessors 29 on the first allotment, and overflowing into South Matthews. Time was, not long ago either, when the man who took up an abode in Mathews expected to face death by freezing, and ablution at an outdoor pump. But even the terror of this building is dying now. If a few more men "get wisdom" and apply for rooms on the second allotment, electric lights will be extended to its south entry. 1915 has done well.