HOUSE DUES

To the Editors of the CRIMSON:

I cannot help but feel that your article concerning House Dues Cards was somewhat prematurely written. Speaking from my own experience, Dues Cards should not be considered as unnecessary burdens if House members do in fact benefit by obtaining the cards.

In Lowell House we offer a firewood sale, a bicycle sale, pool and television rooms, laundry and candy machines, reduction on House dance tickets, a superb record library, and are thinking of initiating a picture renting library, among other benefits.

If the House Committee can offer real services to the House by using money spent by House members on their dues cards, then the cards are in no sense a burden. Over 85 per cent of Lowell House has bought Dues Cards this year, giving us a working budget from cards alone of over $1200. From this budget we are able to offer new and important services to the House, which after all, is the true function of any House Committee. Alan R. Blackmer, Jr.   Secretary, Lowell House Committee