July 14, 1916. 
; Syracuse UNiversity has made a change in its 
curriculum whereby the students may receive the degree 
of Bachelor of Arts without making a caretul study of 
Greek and Latin. For a century the graduates have 
been obliged, in our American universities, to pass a 
satisfactory examination in Greek and Latin. The hour 
has come, however, for a general broadening of the scope 
of all the collegiate courses in America. It will be ad- 
mitted readily that the apparent practical values of Greek 
and Latin are not great. They do not contribute much 
to the future working knowledge of the student who 
must busy himself with cares ot life. It is urged that, 
it has a cultural value, in that it disciplines the mind and 
this disciplined mind can thus better meet the problems 
that come up in life. But may it not also be true that 
there are studies of more practical value that render 
the same discipline and yet give more real pleasure and 
practical assistance to the student. Greek and Latin have 
their place, but its place is not one of scholastic tyranny. 
; A HINANCE Comm™i?rresr, of which William Endicott 
of Pride’s Crossing is a member, is raising a fund of 
two hundred thousand dollars for the benefit of the 
_ Divinity School of Harvard University. One hundred 
thousand dollars is to be used to establish a new pro- 
fessorship of Social Ethics and Pastoral Care, to bear 
the name of Frances Greenwood Peabody, and one hun- 
dred thousand dollars for the general purposes of the 
school. George Wigglesworth of 53 State street, a sum- 
mer resident of Manchester, is the treasurer of the fund. 
The school has a working agreement with Andover ‘Theo- 
logical Seminary, the Episcopal Theological  cnool, Bos- 
ton University School of Theology and with Newton 
Theological Institution. -The funds ought to be forth- 
coming, for an institution doing such an effective work 
for theological training for all of the denominations. 
Tue Rev. Artuur J. Dersysurre, formerly of Bev- 
erly and now of Haverhill, has been appointed a member 
of the Prison Board by Governor McCall. Mr. Derby- 
shire is a man of broad Christian sympathies and of 
ability and should prove himself a valuable man in the 
new position. For many years he has taken a keen 
interest in prison reform and as president of the board 
he will have an opportunity for service which his abilities 
fit him. The State is fortunate in having his services in 
this important position. He will “make good” and do 
good. 
Tur Massacuuserts GENERAL Hosprrat and_ the 
Charles Street Jail managements are co-operating in a 
unique humanitarian experiment.. The two_ institutions 
are near each other and arrangements have been made 
whereby “trusties” of the jail have been detailed to do 
work at the hospital at one dollar a day. The plan is in 
operation now and is proving to be mutually advantageous. 
By Anorner Sxiirur, financial plan the Boston & 
Maine Railroad has avoided going into the hands of 
receivers. It is a good road with great possibilities. It 
is a pity that the prosperity that it should enjoy cannot 
come. It will come, but the stockholders will have to be 
watchful and patient waiters. 
Mexico Nerps three or four divisions of school 
teachers to work there for ten or fifteen years to raise 
a group of native teachers to continue the work. 
Tur Trountk Wrri these diplomatic difficulties is 
that they come at the wrong season of the year and are 
upcetting too many vacation plans. 
NORTH SHORE BREEZE and Reminder 51 
“Che Ching Most Worth While’ 
The thing that goes the farthest 
Towards making life worth while, 
That’s worth the most, that costs the least 
Is just a pleasant smile. 
Tis full of wealth and gladness, too, 
With manly kindness bent 
’Tis worth a thousand dollars, 
And it doesn’t cost a cent. 
Tue Frat or THE DEUTSCHLAND is dramatic and 
marks a culmination of progress made in the construction 
of submarines. Since the Confederates constructed their 
first boiler submarine there have been many mechanical 
inventions which have made the submarine practicable 
and reasonably safe. Those who have made a study of 
the submarine say that the industry is still in its infancy 
and that progress may still be made. But the practicability 
of the submarine is dependent upon hostilities between 
nations. Of itself there is nothing in the submarine to 
offer competition. As great a feat in war time as the 
Deutschland episode is, and no one will detract from the 
credit due the men, the fact remains that the practical 
results attained for the progress of civilization are nil. 
The Deutschland episode demonstrates, however, the 
supreme advantage the submarine maintains during war 
times and how near Europe is to America and how help- 
less a fleet of North Sea naval vessels have been. The 
probabilities are that the Deutschland will be able to re- 
turn to Germany in safety. 
Ir Apprars that the one big issue to be made in the 
coming presidential campaign is our relations and future 
conduct toward Mexico. President Wilson, who on In- 
dependence Day delivered his “I am in a fighting mood” 
speech, has very evidently decided to go after the big 
peace. vote of which William Jennings Bryan maintains 
the existence. His recent Detroit speech points to such 
a change of mind. On the other hand Mr. Hughes’ evi- 
dent intention is to make an issue of the Administration’s 
vacilating policy in regard to Mexico during the past 
four years. 
Tur Unusuauty Late Sprinc with its excessive 
moisture has been a great gain to the farmers who have 
had soil sown to hay. The crop this year will be a 
“bumper” despite the losses made in certain localities be- 
cause of the wet weather. 
Tur AMERICAN INvEN’TORS have been in the lead 
upon the early progress made in the perfection and adapta- 
tion of the aeroplane and submarine, but we are rapidly 
losing the lead. What has become of Yankee ingenuity? 
Tur DeutscuHirAND CAME THrouGH, but there are 
clever minds industriously at work to circumvent the 
repetition of the adventure. Can it be accomplished ? 
Tur Frurr AND FrLowgr missions in Boston are 
doing effective work in these days in the crowded tene- 
ment districts of the city. 
Tommy—Pa, what’s a biped? 
Father—An animal with two legs. 
man is a biped. . 
Tommy—Well, what’s Uncle James? He’s only got 
one leg. 
For instance, a 
Against stupidity the very gods fight unvictorious.— 
Schiller. 
