We wish to draw attention to a topic treated at some length in the editorial of the last Monthly. An appeal is there made for a better system of arrangement of new buildings as they are presented from time to time. The special occasion for the appeal is the selection of a location for the Brooks House, which is to be placed in the corner between Stoughton and Holden Chapel. Another selection of a site has recently been made. Randall Hall, the new eating-house which is to accommodate 600 men, is to be placed on Kirkland St., east of Memorial Hall.
Whatever the reasons in favor of these locations, the objections to them are of much weight. In the first instance, that of the Brooks House, one of the prettiest and most complete corners of the College ground is to be invaded, and even if the new building does not fail to harmonize with the old ones, it seems sure to overcrowd the space. As for Randall Hall, it would probably be much more useful, if placed nearer the square. It is of course, exceedingly difficult to pick out a position which would be satisfactory in every way, but it will be a matter for regret if the present choice can not be improved upon.
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