The rapid strides which journalism has made during the past quarter of a century, and the large number of college bred men who have entered this profession-for if it be not now a profession, it is fast becoming one-have given rise to much discussion as to the advisability of colleges establishing courses which would have a direct bearing in educating men who intend to make this their life work. It seems to be the universal opinion of practical newspaper men that the only way to get any insight into their profession is by an apprenticeship on a paper, and that it is impracticable for colleges to attempt to give any special instruction. Of course the details of office work can only be learned in this way.
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PROPERTY FOR HARVARD COLLEGE.
