To the Editors of the Crimson:

It seems hardly credible that it should be necessary to remind Harvard men that, being no longer under the enforced discipline of preparatory schools, they should see to it themselves that they lay aside all childishness and begin to conduct themselves as gentlemen. As it is thought that the students are of an age and temperament to look with respect, if not with admiration, upon the men who-so often scholars of more than local reputation-have been assigned for their instruction, the College has offered in its curriculum no special course in manners.

Judging from the rude and puerile conduct of certain members of Fine Arts 4, it would seem that such a course in manners should be prescribed, for evidently a sense of decorum can not be inspired in these individuals by the mere association with gentlemen.

The remedy for this lies in the spirit with which the general body of students looks upon the offenders. They should be made to feel that they are not wanted in a place where their actions so belie their years. It is the duty of every man of spirit and refinement to speak openly and candidly upon a subject of such vital importance not only to the harmony and efficency of the courses, but to the reputation of the college in the outside world.

Let us live up to the reputation given us by a prominent Western man who in comparing Harvard with some other Eastern university remarked: "If you send your son to this college," referring to the other university, "you make a man of him. If you send him to Harvard you make that man a gentleman."

A JUNIOR.