The Relation of Snow to Sore Throats.

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To the Editors of the CRIMSON:

It has occurred to me that students who are desirous of keeping well may be interested to know that the last snow storm was followed by numerous colds a large number of men being quite ill with tonsillitis. What was true of that storm will probably be true of this one unless more care is taken to protect the body from cold and wet. From some ten years of observation I am convinced that wet feet are the most common cause of tonsillitis and other forms of sore throat. There is no "water-proof" shoe made that will keep the foot dry in deep snow, especially in melting snow and slush. As long as a man keeps moving there is little danger from wet feet, but to sit in a lecture room or elsewhere in that condition is taught with danger. M. H. BAILEY.