In Michigan, however, h» says one of the matrons occasionally turns a refractory girl over her knee and applies a slipper vigorously. In conclusion Mr.. Pillsbury declares corporal punishment la as good for girls as It is for boys.
Following is his letter: “Apropos of the recent unfortunate | occurrences at Whittler state school, it may be profitable to consider the attitude of well-ordered eastern Institutions toward the subject of the Infliction of physical pain as. a remedial and disciplinary measure.