By the constitution, which we shall submit for consideration at this meeting, the management of the association is vested in an executive committee of twenty-four members, to be chosen immediately by ballot. Provision is made for balloting by mail at subsequent elections. It is not proposed that this executive committee shall interfere with the managers of teams, dictate the choice of coaches, or attempt in any way to control the undergraduates, nor will it permit the association to become arrayed against either the University authorities, the Athletic Committee, or against any body or individual interested in Harvard Athletics. It will, however, seek to establish intimate relations with all, in full confidence that they are ready and eager to secure such support and counsel as a strong, representative graduate-committee can give.

Graduates have long deplored the lack of a permanent policy in Harvard athletics, but have failed to realize that this was largely due to the lack of a permanent policy upon their own part. The proposed association will tend to remedy this. Its permanent secretary will be ready at all times to furnish to members accurate information and to receive suggestions and information from them. The executive committee will be in position to take advantage of such suggestions and information. It will be in touch with graduates and undergraduates, coaches and players, and its familiarity with past experience and present necessities will make it an effective agency in bringing about the unity of effort now lacking.

There is special cause for hope at present. The attitude of the University authorities has become less disheartening, and we believe that the cooperation of our association will be welcomed. The proposed plan will provide every member with the opportunity for such grade of activity as he may select. He may aim to serve on the Executive Committee; he may keep up a correspondence with the Secretary of the Association and be confident that his ideas will reach the proper authorities; or he can content himself with a yearly subscription and a vote.

The support of a large number of graduates is essential to success. To this end we have planned to make the yearly dues small-two dollars-and to omit the usual initiation fee. We urge you to signify your willingness to join the proposed Association by signing the card enclosed and mailing it at once to Edgar N. Wrightington, 1009 Tremont Building, Boston.

Very truly yours,

AMORY G. HODGES '74,

A. C. TOWER '77,

FREDERICK W. THAYER '78,

FREDERICK W. SMITH '79,

EDWARD D. BRANDEGEE '81,

ROLAND W. BOYDEN '85,

AUGUSTUS P. GARDNER '86,

CHARLES F. ADAMS, 2D, '88,

EDWARD C. STORROW '89,

EDGAR N. WRIGHTINGTON '97,

Committee upon organization.

Suggestions of names for the proposed Executive Committee will be gladly received.