Nothing, perhaps, could point more conclusively to the fact that America is pre-eminently the land of innovation and experiment than the constant recurrence of changes in its educational systems. We Americans are striving to attain the standard of perfection, and, -though that standard be a lofty one, and though we overturn and trample upon many a venerable institution to reach it-we persuade ourselves that our endeavors are in the right direction, and that the success that shall crown our efforts is almost within our grasp. And, it is safe to assert, the educational interests of America are rapidly approaching the ideal state of completeness, which is so much to be desired.

Harvard was the first to recognize the fact that under the present conditions the old course of study was inadequate to fit a man to meet the demands of our modern civilization, and, in consequence, its curriculum was modified to correspond to the requirements of to-day by introducing the feature of a generous amount of elective work in place of the rigid course of study prescribed under the old regime.

The last thing in the nature of reform is the discussion of the requirements for admission, which is now going on in the meetings of the faculty. That a fight would soon be made by the socalled opponents of Greek has been expected for some time. The plans of these liberals are rapidly taking definite shape, and what they propose to do in case they find themselves in the majority, is stated on the first page. Whether this plan will work the most good to the university many will no doubt question; but that it will attract a large number of students to Harvard is most probable, and in this way at least, the change will conduce to the advantage of the university.