CHANGES AT THE COMMONS

According to a statement given out by the Comptroller of the Dining Association, the number of students eating at the Commons has largelv increased during the past month. Following the introduction of an orchestra playing at the' Commons on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday nights, the number swelled so that during the month of January an increase of about 20 per cent over the month of December was recorded. Although the novelty of music with meals has now, to some extent, worn away the attendance has not decreased. The result is that the number of men at the Commons during the months of the present college year, has shown increase over the number eating there dunhg the corresponding period of 1911-1912.

A modification of some of the "combination" meals served has been made, order to furnish more satisfactory results In some cases, the combinations have been readjusted by means of unimportant omissions, with a consequent reduction in price. The cost at the Commons to an individual is as low at present as at any place m town, according to available statistics, and this in spite of the fact that the College has the most expensive plant in town to run on account of its location, cost of construction, and other disadvantages.

Because the former head-waiter's work in the Thayer School made it necessary for him to give up his position, Mr. W. T. Engelhorn '14, has taken his place. He commenced his duties on February 17.