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For many reasons, an extension of the plan of the Conference Committee would be desirable. As we said yesterday, the discussions of the present body have an immediate effect only upon its members. It might improve us all, if the whole college would now and then resolve itself into a committee of conference. The frank examination of such a matter as the prayer question by the students and the governing bodies, in common discussion, would be advantageous to both sides. Those in power would see more fully the undergraduate opinion. While we, who do not always refuse to be guided by reason, would certainly get benefit from learning the exact stand taken by the Overseers. We might come to see the unreasonableness of our demands, if they are reasonable. It would be much easier to enforce all rules of college discipline, if most of us felt that the rules were just. A meeting for the free exchange of views between us, and those over us, would result in a more hearty co-operation between the governed and the governors of this university. If nearly ninety per cent. of us are in error about morning prayers, we are surely worth converting to the truth.

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