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...support parochial schools. To grant a part of the public money to one denomination would entitle all denominations to a share. And sects like the Episcopal church, which talks of building schools of its own, would accept this. But the plan would be greatly to the detriment of the common school system...
...sterner duties of life to so cultivate, so use his time that the highest good may result not only to himself, but also to his fellow men. The use of leisure time may be made of so much import to society that its abuse will result in a serious detriment to the character of society. It ought to be felt by every man of leisure that he is offered an opportunity to improve society by the proper use of that leisure. We trust that in the future we may have other professions represented in as instructive a manner as those...
...powers that rule to the condition of the handles of the new chest-weights. A small iron pin passes through the wooden handles, and, as the pin is not securely fastened, the handle frequently flies off, greatly to the surprise of the man exercising and to the detriment of the apparatus. It is very difficult to replace the pin, and consequently several pieces of apparatus are chronically out of order. We hope the needful repairs will soon be made...
...years will show their influence in a more perfected manhood, and in broader and sounder views of living. But on the other hand, if a young man is indolent and indifferent in his college duties, his course will seem to have been of slight advantage, and, indeed, of positive detriment to him as preparatory for active life...
...last spring's base-ball contests. Aside from the benefit that will accrue to some future 'varsity eleven, the class spirit which has lately found an outlet in the rather unsatisfactory rush will now be turned into a more legitimate channel, and will be a benefit rather than a detriment to the college. The energetic way in which the freshmen have set to work serves to show that eighty-nine will not be content with the bottom position in the list of classes...