Word: gladness
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...just been writing forensics on the propriety of throwing them open to those who are not in need, makes this a very suitable time for the further discussion of our present system of scholarships. In another column will be found a communication from a graduate, and we shall be glad to welcome any intelligent discussion of the subject. It is evident that it is not closed by the President's Report. He has shown, to be sure, that the results of the present system are, on the whole, good; but this does not prove that it has no defects...
...very glad to hear it, for, Fred, I've been a little worried by two notices I received from the College, something about your doing poorly in Greek and Latin examinations...
...glad of it; you have taken quite a load off my mind, for I feared that you were in danger of dismissal. Well, Fred, I won't detain you longer, your sisters are dying to know all about college; but before you go, here's a specimen of specie payments from me as a Detur for your good work in Latin and Greek...
...that has given much satisfaction and it is evident that it meets a want which has long been felt. There are many men in college who know just enough about singing to wish to know more, and there are many others who know nothing about it, but would be glad to learn; to all such the present opportunity will doubtless prove a welcome one. Mr. Carey brings to his work a good reputation, and a method of instruction which has been very successful elsewhere. If he can succeed in arousing a general interest in singing he will deserve the thanks...
WHILE we are glad that instruction in singing is being given, we are sorry that an extra charge should be made for it. The fee is certainly small enough, but some dissatisfaction has been expressed with the fact of charging any fee at all. We do not know the reasons for making this charge, nor who is responsible for making it, but it seems to us that a student has the right of receiving instruction from a regular instructor of the College without paying extra for it. We hope that the present fee will not be continued another year...