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TO THE EDITORS OF THE HERALD: Your editorial this morning about the freshman class is, perhaps, a very proper one, and if it came from an upper-class man, a very natural one, as well, since there is a strong tendency in men, when they have once passed the boundary, to forget that they ever were freshmen. The class of '85, it seems, is remarkable in more than one respect. Its scholarship is said to be above the average; its dignity appears to be likewise high, and its support of athletics is below the average. Doubtless the first trait is an estimable one, and as to the others, one can certainly be quoted discreditable, but the other, in my opinion, is somewhat doubtful. I don't agree with your views exactly in commending '85 for its quietness. While I discountenance anything which approaches rowdyism, I don't assent to the proposition that it is disgraceful to attend the theatre in a body, or indulge in such innocent amusements. It is an old, and I might say time-honored custom. Perhaps no class at present in the college, except '85, has omitted to "disgrace" itself in this way, nor any other class of recent years. Why '85 should attempt a reform in this particular I don't see, unless it is that they may show what dear, gentle, studious, good little boys they are. Even though it may be a sacrifice of some dignity to go to the theatre in a body, that does not settle the question that it is disgraceful. I belive in mingling enjoyment with one's college work, and seeking occasional relaxation, even at the expense of "dignity." Besides, I would keep up the old traditions of the college. There is no occasion nor excuse for ruffianism; the class may have a memorable evening's fun without placing themselves liable to arrest, or disgracing themselves or the college. What matters it if the Boston press does "vent its indignation?" That's what newspapers are for. Let the class of '85 show themselves gentlemen, at least, as much as the upper classes, but let not their "dignity" and faintheartedness prevent their trying to make their college days what they should be, the pleasantest part of their-lives, as well as the most profitable. As to the support of their crew, nine, etc., it may be that the class is not so strong, financially, as some of the others. There have not recently been so many applications for aid and scholarships, I believe, as from '85.

FRESHMAN.