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To the Editor of the Crimson:

On Saturday the Crimson decried the neglect of local urchins. There is no doubt that dangerous antagonism results from the proximity of groups with such contrasting privileges. The Crimson is right in calling for supervision of these uncared for children. The College should open vacant lots on both sides of the river.

Regarding leadership of these boys, why invoke the "authorities"? The disastrous results are immediate. Footballs are stolen, cars are looted, Dunster House suffers, students are heckled in the streets, and even the Yard rings to the yells of boys belligerently flying the flag of sour grapes. Rather than wait for action from the University in outfitting their vacant lots, why not act ourselves? Phillips Brooks House is not overtaxed. In Cambridge settlement houses Harvard men can do a world of good, if only to themselves. Since it is the student body that suffers from these potential criminals, students are the ones to interest boys in constructive recreation. The immediate solution, then is to organize local boys' clubs on some such basis as city government or athletic league.

The belief, however, that a game of scrub football, a fight-talk, and a square meal are sufficient to make an unruly boy into a useful citizen is wide of the mark. Intelligent leadership by the Harvard man comes first. Example, psychology, religion are but a few approaches to consider in this extremely difficult problem. It is a challenge to the so-called "insulated" student.

Let us follow the Crimson's lead. Phillips Brooks House has the necessary machinery. Sheldon Ware '38,   Chairman, Social Service Committee,   Phillips Brooks House.