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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...conduct of business and as far as possible a more speedy delivery of ordered articles. Of course an excellent excuse for these mistakes exists in the very evident and unexpected overcrowding of business upon the agents of the society. In consequence, they have been expected to do a far larger amount of work than could reasonably be required of them; and indeed we may state that, in our opinion, were it not for the judicious and untiring energy of the present superintendent of the society far greater cause for complaint would arise. But it devolves upon the directors...
...three who tried the September examinations: 219, 220, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 230, 231, 232, 235, 236, 239, 240, 241, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 483, 484, 485, 489, 493, 494, 495, 497, 498, 499, 500. This makes the total class passed 278 in number, or larger by 29 than any other class ever admitted to Harvard College. The number of dropped men from '85 will raise the sum total of the class...
...number of applicants for admission at Williams this year was larger than ever before but the number of those who actually entered the college is smaller than usual...
...most useful institutions of the students is the Harvard Reading Room. Its success this year has been considerable, but not so great as could have been wished. Next year it is possible to greatly extend its usefulness and increase its advantages. This can be accomplished if but a larger number will come forward and become patrons of the institution. Considering the large return offered on the investment, and the small sum required to obtain the privileges of the room, it is certainly surprising that it is not better patronized. In proportion as its membership increases, its advantages also increase. Every...
...Germany has again shown to the world that for training the mind the study of Greek and Latin has as yet found no equal. This investigation has given a new impetus to the study of the classics all over the world. We expect next year to see a still larger number of candidates for honors...