Word: better
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...English bourgeois-artiste character we must go to Dr. Johnson. There is a good deal, after all, to be said in excuse of the first gentleman of his time letting him wait in the anteroom among the lackeys; for except in his learning and moral character, he was little better than they; while in personal habits and delicacy of feeling they were probably his superiors...
...increasing demand for University and Evening lectures, which has already been uttered in the columns of the Magenta, shows that there is an increase in the number of those who are trying to reap all the advantages of a collegiate education, and, with greater encouragement and better facilities for instruction, the number of resident graduates would also be greatly increased. To many minds, the fact that they are obliged to study is a great obstacle to any enthusiasm in learning, and they would accomplish more if greater opportunities for voluntary instruction were offered. To be sure, many electives are taken...
...Wednesday several Juniors thought it would be a pleasant thing to take the Soldene Troupe out sleighing on Whalley Avenue. A certain classmate heard of it and determined to go them one better. He sent up a card as follows: 'Prof. - would be happy to accompany the ladies about the college grounds, if they are willing.' A Professor was not to be sneezed at, so they 'shot' the boys, who had the pleasure of seeing the 'Prof.' explaining the buildings to the ladies...
Some cynical old bookworm complains that it is not worth while to spend one's time talking with college fellows; it's better to read Macaulay, Carlyle, or Lowell, and so learn something that will be worth remembering, - Mndev ayav. It is true the conversation when fellows meet socially is not usually very profound. It would not be profitable to take careful notes of the remarks made, for future study. Emerson has said more weighty, and Holmes more witty, things than one often hears on such occasions; yet these desultory conversations are very useful as a part of college life...
...some play of the author treated of in the previous lecture, the different parts having been previously distributed among the members by the committee in charge of the literary exercises. This distribution will be made far enough in advance to allow ample time for preparation, and, to insure a better understanding of the play, it may be found expedient to appoint some gentleman for every play, to study and be ready to explain any obscure allusions or phrases...