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Although in the main points we agree entirely with the conclusions reached by Dr. Sargent, and do not question in the least the important part the gymnasium must play in a properly regulated course of physical education, still we feel that too little importance is ascribed to the legitimate field-sports, such as foot-ball and base-ball. Both of these games supply a practice that can never be gained by any system of work in the gymnasium. And, besides, open air life is most beneficial. Although it is undoubtedly true that the spirit of rivalry does enter to a great extent in these athletic sports, and possibly produces some unfortunate results, still it seems to us impossible to supply any substitute that will arouse the same enthusiasm. This spirit of rivalry is the same spirit that enters into all the matters of life and is a most necessary part of that life. That at some colleges it is apt to bring about such perfection in a few individual men to the discouragement of the many is unfortunate, but this is the same thing that happens in any course of study or other pursuit. No one claims that the study of oratory or mathematics does not accomplish an excellent purpose simply because some men have more talent for those pursuits than their comrades and so reach a greater state of perfection.