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...feel compelled to comment upon a recent letter, in the Nation, on the "American School at Athens." Although the writer of the letter in question signs himself "A Well-wisher," we cannot help feeling that his manner of showing his good will is in somewhat questionable taste. It is a well known fact that the society intend in time to enlarge the possibilities of the school as quickly as the money that is needed is forthcoming. The appointment of a permanent sub-director, who shall be under the direction of the director but who shall always remain at the school...
...difficult to say what aroused John W. Forney, editor of Progress, to discuss the "shameful outbreaks" of college students, at this time when no outbreaks have occurred for several months. But as Mr. Forney may always be considered a well-wisher of the college world his words deserve notice. He has a good word to say for the college press: "It is pleasant," he says, "to see that the college papers so far from defending the ill conduct of students, invariably condemn it in unmeasured terms. One would suppose that the students so censured by their own companions would guard...