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...Thayer's historical sketch is on the whole very entertaining and useful. In its preparation he has made copious use of Quincy's History of the University, of the "Harvard Book" of "College Words and Customs" and of a series of articles by the late Professor Jacquinot. A few mistakes are noticeable usually due to insufficient information concerning the most recent changes. Such is the statement that the Signet is a senior society drawing its members from those who do not belong to the Pudding, that forensics are required of seniors...
...almost impossible to take notes in this course on account of the darkness of the lecture-room during seven-eighths of the hour. It certainly does not seem reasonable to examine men upon their knowledge of facts and views given in lectures where it is not possible to take copious notes...
...number of the Advocate is without exception the worst for several years. Not only are some of the articles without merit but several have grave faults, and the number as a whole has no redeeming features.- except its copious clippings from the Christian Union. The first editorial discusses the football question in a spirit hardly compatible with the principles of fair play laid down by Harvard. The writer urges that our position should be maintained simply because we have adopted it, and concludes: "At any-rate whatever happens-since Harvard has taken a certain course we think men ought...
...shows that they had no share in corrupting Athenian youth. A strong argument in favor of this view is that Plato in his dialogues, Protagoras and Gorgias, treating on the two greatest sophists, makes no accusations whatsoever against them. Professor Goodwin illustrated the points made in his lecture by copious quotations from the Republic and Protagoras of Plato...
...large number of interesting and well-written articles, contributed by men of no less distinction than Carl Schurz, Mr. Stedman and Prof. Boyesen. The editorials are written in a conservative spirit, and treat the great questions of the day in a sensible, moderate way. The book notices are particularly copious and well done. If the Epoch continues as it has begun, the editors may feel confident of having supplied a need that was felt in the journalistic world...