The subject of Anglomania has perhaps had quite enough prominence in our columns. We may, however, be pardoned for once more touching upon it ourselves. All the writers on Anglomania seem to agree on one point, namely, that they want a true patriotism among American students. But their ideas as to methods for securing this seem to differ widely. One faction would have us avoid all following after English ways; the other faction protests against such a "narrowing down of our models," and urges us to be Englishmen if we think Englishmen superior to Americans. This apparent contradiction is rather a difference than a contradiction, and the difference results from different interpretations of what anglomania is. If the Anglomaniac can be said to be one who imitates English customs because in his heart he believes them better than the corresponding customs at home, then surely Anglomania is not to be decried. But does the Anglomaniac ever have such an excuse? Does he ever think of worth and virtue? We think not. As we conceive him, he is a man who follows English customs, solely because they are English, not because they are in any particular way good. For him we know no better name than "The Englishman's Ape." This apeing English ways was what we protested against in a former editorial; our protest was against Anglomania as being nothing but apeing. Indeed we are doubtful if any higher and more complimentary meaning can be given to the word.

But setting the whole subject of Anglomania aside, we wish to say that we have welcomed the communications that have come to us, and regret that our space has not allowed us to publish them all. We hope that the students of the college will never hesitate to use our columns either for contradicting our opinions or for setting up opinions of their own. These debates on paper may be conducted with interest and profit.