In a university such as Harvard, where so much care is taken to perfect the sanitary arrangements both of the dormitories and lecture halls, the state of the atmosphere in some of the recitation rooms is something simply disgraceful. Some of the instructors seem forgetful of the fact that windows have been purposely arranged to facilitate the ventilation of the rooms. The only chance for a change of air in many of the recitation rooms is the short interval of about five minutes when the door is open for the entrance of the incoming class. The consequence of this is that the air becomes so foul that it is injurious for the health of the instructor as well as the students. A little attention to the proper ventilation of the rooms will prevent any serious consequences which may happen in the future.
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