To the Editors of the Crimson:

I have followed with considerable interest the articles which the CRIMSON has been publishing on the subject of Physical Training. Doubtless such wide-spread recognition by college faculties of the necessity of physical training as these articles have disclosed is a surprise to most Harvard men.

But there was one point in Tuesday morning's article to which, perhaps, more attention should be directed. The CRIMSON told us that during the Summer School last year there were thirty-four lecturers and instructors giving over twenty different gymnasium courses. It was added that during the last ten years there have been trained in the Harvard gymnasium over 700 physical instructors of whom many are in universities and colleges. Yet is it not a fact that should a Harvard graduate wish to get this Harvard system of physical training which is the standard for the country be must either leave Harvard and go to one of these institutions where Harvard trained men are instructing, or attend the Summer School? In reality during his four years of college life he can take advantage of the great opportunities which the Harvard gymnasium, under the charge of Dr. Sargent, offers only by remaining in Cambridge and doing nothing but gymnasium work for six weeks. As the CRIMSON stated Tuesday morning, the offering of courses in physical training would not be a radical departure but only the extension of the policy of the summer School.

AN UNDERGADUATE.