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...petitions for changes in the elective studies presented before 12 m. on Monday, January 24th, have been acted upon and are in the hands of the secretary. Petitioners should call at once and ascertain what further action is necessary in their cases...
...petitions for changes in elective studies presented before 12 M., Saturday, Jan 15, have been acted upon and are now in the hands of the secretary. Petitioners should call at once and ascertain what further action is necessary in their cases...
...restrictions laid down for the direction of the student are few and the suggestions for his guidance still fewer. He is limited in making his choice to "those studies which his previous training qualifies him to pursue," but it does not appear that any systematic method is employed to ascertain the qualification. It seems to remain largely in the discretion of the teachers. There are certain courses that can be taken only with the consent of the instructor, and certain courses which can be taken only after others have been pursued that are preparatory for them. The elective courses open...
...opening of the forthcoming academic year. One of the members of the board said that he did not know whether the women would use the same class rooms as the male students, or whether special rooms would be set apart for their use. The board would probably ascertain how many women would care to take advantage of the opportunities offered them before making any definite arrangements for their accommodation. - N. Y. Times...
...seat in the Lower House without having to undergo any of the penalties attaching to it, is almost beyond the hope of ordinary mortals. Yet, such is their case and, despite Radical grumbling, we believe it will long remain so. An absurdly futile attempt was made, somewhile ago, to ascertain whether a moderate Liberal candidate could be run at the General Election with any chance of success, but we believe that the result showed that any such attempt would be attended with nothing but a considerable loss of money, and inextinguishable laughter from the winning side...