AN EXPLANATION.

EDITORS DAILY CRIMSON. - The good sense with which you have avoided mention of the student who was detected in the gymnasium on Friday, deserves the commendation of all Harvard men. But as other members of the college have not displayed the same tact, and many reports have been sent abroad through the public prints, I think I may properly ask you kindly to publish this short statement: The unfortunate man in question has been examined by physicians of the highest reputation, who unhesitatingly pronounce him insane, and on their certificate has been regularly committed to an asylum.

Faithfully yours,BARRETT WENDELL.