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THIS can be called representation in a certain geographical sense, so to speak, but hardly in any rational sense, and has the effect of exaggerating and perpetuating those false issues which we now seek to avoid. The mere fact, however, that given sections of a class should hold caucus meetings has nothing in it foreign to the purest democracy, nor even that they aim at securing positions for their candidates among the class officers, provided that they secure their ends by presenting a strong ticket, and not by cracking a society whip over the heads of the recalcitrant. In point...
...easily digested by a man who works hard in the open air, will not nourish the more delicate organs of a man who is chiefly occupied in brain-work, and that the latter needs a higher style of living. Perhaps I can make my objections clearer by analyzing the effect which Memorial Hall fare has on me. I do not think that the amount of studying which I do is too much; I am always regular in my exercise, and a portion of every day is spent in some kind of relaxation; I take-every precaution to insure health...
...probably remembering the Golden Rule, quotes the Nation's words, which deny any influence to scholars, but thank them for the inestimable service of keeping alive the conception of a better state of things. We can but take the hint, and while fearing that the article will have little effect in reforming degraded students, are deeply thankful that in one breast, at least, still glows that "lofty morality" which "keeps alive the conception of a better state of things." After a prayer for more earnest action and "enthusiasm of the idea," - one cannot help wishing that the writer...
...classes have interested themselves in this matter, namely, the classes of 1844 and 1857. The class of '44 proceeded so far as to have one half of a window completed and this was placed temporarily in the hall by the architects, in order that they might see the effect. But so insecure were the fastenings that the framework gave way and precipitated it into the gallery beneath injuring it so severely that it will probably be a long time before it can be repaired, and in consequence of this accident the work of beginning the other half of the window...
...only suggestions as to food that I have to offer are these: that fish form the fundamental dish in all divisions; that hash be strictly prohibited, since, owing to its strangely composite nature, it cannot but have a demoralizing effect; that antidotes to poisons be placed in the food of men who take chemistry; that Freshmen be fed on a separate course adapted to their tender years...