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...partially executive body to be chosen from the students is talked of with much favor. The tide of progress and civilization may be slow in reaching Hanover, but it is sure to be there some day; and, when that time comes, a president's creed can avail little before public opinion, and the demand of common sense. What if President Bartlett had to change his creed, making it read-"We believe in the government by the students, subject to the advice and approval of the faculty?" It is needless to say that it would be an awful descent. But, then...
...catalogue system. Now, however, that a lecture is to be given with the sole intention of clearing away all real or imaginary difficulties in the way of making the most profitable use of the volumes in Gore Hall, no excuse whatever will remain for the student who neglects to avail himself of one of the greatest benefits that Harvard has to bestow...
...should be glad to have, not later than the end of this month, the name of every man who means to avail himself of this option offered...
...scorns to reconnoitre and scales the high banking. No doubt an entrance by the latter way lends chivalry to the undertaking, in the eyes of the young ladies; but alas, the days of chivalry are past with the powers that be, and a chivalrous entrance will prove of no avail...
...would call it. With us, aid from private tutors is confined almost entirely to men who have neglected their work during the term and are desirous simply of passing the examinations; but there, the best scholars, those who are working for the prizes, are the men who avail themselves most frequently of a tutor assistance; indeed, it is considered impossible for any one to get a scholarship, unless he has got through a certain amount of cramming at the hands of a professional coach...