Word: attendance
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...they do might be very greatly increased if they were differently conducted. Lectures in Sanders Theatre which can only draw an audience of about one hundred persons are a decided failure. Although part of the blame for this state of things rests with those who are too indifferent to attend any lectures, however interesting and instructive they may be, there are other reasons as well. We know of several men interested in the subject who went to the first lecture on "Taxation," and to the first only. The explanation is simple. Professor Newcomb is not, and does not pretend...
...regretted that Mr. Perry's lecture-hour is so inconvenient to many who would gladly attend, though a change might not suit those who can go now. It is hoped, however, that the lecturer will see whether some other hour and place would not be more acceptable...
THOSE who had the pleasure of hearing Mr. Perry last year were glad to see his announcement that he would begin, on Tuesday, his course of lectures on the "English Dramatists." Accordingly, notwithstanding the hour, eleven o'clock, which probably prevented some from attending, about fifty gentlemen were present, with their expectations gauged by Mr. Perry's success last year. We do not, however, think they were fully met, though through no fault of the lecturer. In such a course the first lecture must be more or less introductory, and in proportion as it is so, the hearer...
PROFESSOR SIMON NEWCOMB'S lectures on taxation are now announced. The interest which the University took last year in instruction of this kind makes it probable that these lectures will be largely attended. There is a widespread feeling among the students that lectures should play a very important part in our college course, and the action of the authorities in offering us such advantages is thoroughly appreciated. We wish, however, that our own professors would do something in this way for us, as well as for other colleges and for the public. Many students who cannot spare time...
...move, Mr. President," said a venerable and benevolent-looking professioner, "that the entire sum be expended in plank walks, in order that the students may attend morning prayers and recitations in bad weather without danger of taking cold...