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...general instruction given in history at Harvard is perhaps the most successful and most valuable of any of the departments of the college proper. This department certainly has at least that reputation. It seems therefore a disproportionate expenditure of enterprise that while numerous courses and ample opportunities exist for the study of Arabic and Semetic languages a study of fully as great scholarly interest should be so much more restricted. The intelligent and well directed study of all periods of our history in detail can best beget a reasonable patriotism, and help to promote among educated men wise political counsels...
...dean of the college in his report states that discipline among the students has required the action of the faculty in but few cases during the year, and that on all ordinary occasions the unruly element, which may be presumed to exist in any body of a thousand young men, is kept in control by the powerful sentiment of the great majority, which has proved a far more effective instrument for the maintenance of good order and gentlemanly conduct than the system of minute regulations formerly in force. The college library has received an accession of 8441 books during...
...during the race week. Another point which he advocates is the admission of graduates to the association on an equal footing with the undergraduates, this action of course making them eligible for places on the college teams. Unfortunately he mistakes the strength of the few college clubs which now exist, and overestimates the amount of interest taken in shooting among American students. At present the clubs for shooting which have been formed are leading a precarious existence, or are altogether dormant, and they cannot be at once aroused from their lethargy. It is significant, in this connection, that Harvard...
...necessity much the same from year to year. This volume however contains several important changes and additions. For the first time the Total Abstinence League appears with a list of officers and members. The Philological Society disappears, but the Philosophical Club still remains although it has ceased to exist as a college organization, as its members are limited to graduates-we believe, however, that this club has shown some signs of life within the last few days. The Art Club presents a deceptive appearance of activity, with a long list of executive officers, averaging one to every four members. Among...
...Natural History and Philological Societies and the Finance Club, While having meetings in which subjects of interest are discussed by members, offer their greatest attractions in the courses of lectures which are given under their auspices. Those, also, are usually interesting and well attended." We suppose these societies still exist, but no visible evidence of their existence has been offered to the public for some time. Mr. Winkley gives a great deal more information about Harvard but we will close with the following extract. "As to the immoral customs of Harvard, it has been the writer's privilege...