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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...shingles" have appeared of late on University, - that of the C. T. Co., challenging every one's attention with its representation of their implement of torture; and also that of the French Club, which has taken the symbol of eternity for its crest; so we suppose it is superfluous to wish it a long and successful career...
...later, upon examining the minutes of the Hartford Convention, it has been found that the appointment of judges and referee rests with the captains of the competing crews. Therefore, the choice made at Springfield is of no effect. A committee to have the management of the Regatta Ball was also appointed, and consists of Mr. F. R. Appleton of Harvard, Mr. R. J. Cook of Yale, Mr. G. R. Allerton of Columbia, Mr. C. B. Hubbel of Williams, and Mr. Wm. J. Roberts of Trinity...
...course is almost perfect. At the start there is a width of over a mile, and, at the finish, of thirteen hundred feet; thus, at no part, could even the wildest steering possibly cause a foul. The water is reported to be clear of all weeds and grasses, and also very deep, even close to the shore. A road follows the lake on one side, near the bank, and on the other the ground is so high that a view of the course can be had from almost any position. At the finish the banks form an amphitheatre, from which...
...students, will undoubtedly lead to a better state of things. They recommend the erection of a new gymnasium, and even go so far as to suggest the purchase of marsh lands on Charles River, to be drained and diked in the interests of out-door sports. It is also proposed that the College, by the erection of boat-houses, encourage this branch of athletic exercise among the many. Before closing this review, I cannot refrain from noticing the high and elevating view taken of education in general throughout the report, and particularly enunciated under the head of Courses of Study...
First, the teacher is not his own master. Placed between the cure and the prefect, he is obliged to do the bidding of both. Under the control of the cure because the cure is a man of great influence, he is also attached to him by other ties. A teacher is usually very poor. The minimum salary that he receives certainly cannot make his position brilliant. It does not even render him independent. A capable and intelligent man rarely remains a teacher, because he has few chances of advancement, and is almost sure to die of hunger. Consequently, capable...