The favorable report of the committee on the American School at Athens, a summary of which we give in another column, will be received with pleasure, not only by the friends of the classies but by everyone who wishes to see America occupying an equal position with European countries in archaeological pursuits and discoveries. "The object," we are told, "of the American School of Classical Studies is to furnish to graduates of American colleges without charge for tuition, an opportunity to study classical literature, art, and antiquities in Athens, under suitable guidance; to prosecute and to aid original research in these subjects; and to co-operate with the Archaeological Institute of America, as far as it may be able, in conducting the exploration and excavation of classic sites."

Under the present able management the success of the last two years bids fair to continue. With a permanent director of recognized ability, and a permanent endowment of sufficient amount to put the school upon a sound financial basis, the continued prosperity of this school will be a question beyond any doubt. Harvard especially should feel proud of the success which has attended the management of the school, as our Greek department was foremost in suggesting the practicability and importance of the present step. Moreover, the first director was selected from among our professors, and the chairman of the managing committee, in whose hands is placed the general management and supervision of the school, is also among the professors of our Greek department.