Word: idea
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...cause, aside from the great inconvenience of missing valuable reference books from the shelves during the semi-annuals, the withdrawal of our privilege of reserved books, then the matter is no longer trivial, but becomes very serious. It is a matter of concern to us all, and no sentimental idea of College honor should shield the thief; as soon as he is found, not only should he be excluded from all use of the Library (which undoubtedly will be done), but also the College papers, by publishing his name, should give him all the publicity and notoriety he deserves...
ANOTHER society has been added to the long list of Harvard societies: "The Harvard Historical Society." Unlike some others, this society supplies a want felt in the University, and as long as it is not too ambitious in its aims, we offer it our hearty support. The idea of getting such men as Lodge, Von Holst, Adams, and Fiske to lecture on living historical questions deserves much praise, and we hope the students will signify their approval by turning out in full force to the lectures...
...there is something infinitely touching in the idea of an entirely receptive existence, and such is that of the letter-box. In Phaedrus's fable every one is reported as carrying two wallets, - one at his back, filled with his own faults, the other in front, loaded with the faults of others. The letter-box - or, if you please, the lamp-post - wears its wallet but in front. Faults of its own it has none; but when does it fail to bear the burden of others' mistakes? And do not tell me it is but a senseless object. No, take...
...equanimity, to say nothing of the waste of time, is unreasonable. The course is too valuable and popular to hope for a reduction in the number from voluntary changes of electives, while the expenses already incurred, and the advance in the year, should prevent even the suggestion of the idea of compulsory withdrawals. Under these circumstances there appear but two resorts : either to make two sections for the hour on Wednesday and Friday, or to count private hours as regular ones. In the way of either proposition there are no serious difficulties, and it is hoped that the instructor will...
...question of sending the Yale University Crew to England this summer is under discussion among the graduates of Yale, who seem very favorably disposed to the idea. We offer Yale our warm support in the matter, and hope they can be as successful in England next summer, as they were at New London this summer. Their crew is an extremely fine one, and it seems hard that, when Harvard or Yale has such a crew, it should not be sent abroad to show Oxford and Cambridge what we are doing in America. We have only one word of caution...