As the end of the term approaches, the usefulness of the Co-operative Society comes into notice; for now the seniors are thinking of disposing of old text books, etc., and the remaining undergraduates, deciding upon their courses of study for the ensuing year, bethink themselves of how they can save a little next fall at the apening of the term. when expenses are high, by ordering their books in advance at wholesale rates. The work of the Co-operative Society during the past few months has been quite successful, and the members have increased over those of last year. In the spring the numbers are usually rather small, but this year, on June 1, the membership numbered 486, where it was only 372 last year, a clear gain of 114. Next year, the fiscal year will correspond to the college year which will prove much more convenient, and the number of members enjoying its privileges is expected to be correspondingly raised. Among those who will swell its numbers are a considerable representation from the Harvard annex and the Episcopal Theological School. The faculty also are now appreciating more than ever before its benefits, and will join in the autumn in large numbers. During this spring many seniors have taken advantage of the favorable rates for engraving offered by the society, and have had their class-day work done at much less expense than formally. The stock in trade has been considerably widened in range, and if all goes well in the fall the society will make a much greater step forward than ever before, and the gentlemen at the head of it have now learned much better the demands of collegians in all directions so that even the good work and the results of this year will be left behind in the shade. From Feb. 16 to July 1, 1883, the business amounted to $3,265.62, and this year, to July 1, it is estimated at $7,005.00. Among the advantages next year will be the books ready at the opening of the term, the new furniture scheme described in their circular, and the greater ease with which foreign text books will be procured. The expenses and estimates for next year necessitate, in the opinion of the officers, the raising of the annual fee from $2.00 to $2.50. but to compensate for this the margin of profit on goods bought will be even smaller than before. Everything seems to point to a year of unexampled prosperity for the Co-operative Society in 1884-85.