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Many obstacles are to be met before this idea of class unity can be accomplished. First, and most important, is to secure the necessary funds; then, whether to erect new buildings or to utilize old ones; what location to select; how to assign the rooms so that friction will be avoided and natural associations be formed. Time and patience will be required for the working out of these problems; but we believe that under President Lowell's direction their solution will be reached, and that the present College generation will see the working out of his theories...
...first place, to clear the way, education as a profession is essentially an art. One may have made a profound study of the science of education and yet have had no experience whatever in practical work. We all understand that some of the very best work that has been done in the science of education, has been done by those outside of our ranks. So I take it that it is not concerning that sort of educational career that you wish me to speak. Herbert Spencer would be an example of the men who have made notable contributions to education...
...speak to you with reference to the claims of teaching as a profession, and I propose to treat it under the four following heads: first, in its relation to the student life; second, in its relation to the outside world; third, comparatively, how does this profession rank with other professions which may engage your attention? fourth, and last, what are some of the inward satisfactions coming from this profession, which I think are sufficiently great to attract men to it? Because in this, as in any other profession which we undertake, everything depends upon our being peculiarly qualified...
...first place, the relation to student life. What I wish to consider at the present moment is the scope and character of the relation between the faculty and the students. Are these such as to draw forth the best energies and finest attempts of a man? In other words, viewed from the student's point of view, is the profession worth while...
President Lowell will be the principal speaker at a meeting in the Old South Church on Sunday in the interest of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. This is the first public address which he has made since his inauguration. George A. Gordon '81 and Booker T. Washington will also speak...