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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...instruction are so varied that one can either dip lightly into many subjects, or make himself proficient in a specialty. The student who intends to read law can lay a foundation in history and logic; the future doctor can ground himself in chemistry and science. But to the business man no such opportunities are offered; the work that he does here cannot be said to fit him for commerce or banking, in more than a general way. It is profitable, as all learning is profitable, in so far as it refines and improves the intellect. But it is rarely practical...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BUSINESS EDUCATION AT HARVARD. | 12/5/1879 | See Source »

...course for those who intend to devote their life to business, a course that should include instruction in practical banking, book-keeping, and the principles of commerce, a great many students would be able to prepare for their future career. And such a course need not interfere with a man's taking other electives of a less practical nature, or with his "general culture...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BUSINESS EDUCATION AT HARVARD. | 12/5/1879 | See Source »

...last Advocate but one appeared a letter of mine signed "'83," in which I gave voice to a widespread dissatisfaction with the election of the captain of the Freshman crew. I am not a rowing man, but I wrote the letter because I was interested in the success of the crew, and was disgusted with the election. I think no one will misunderstand a natural shrinking from publicity and my signing myself "'83." Yet Mr. Crawford, in his letter to the last Crimson, chose to assume that I was actuated by some mean motive in the matter, and was trying...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CORRESPONDENCE. | 12/5/1879 | See Source »

...were necessary. Mr. Crawford thinks that I referred to him. He is mistaken. He must surely know the two I did refer to. When Mr. Crawford says that one of those challenged was an excellent oar, he proves that his opinion is not "worth contradiction." For a man to say that a Freshman of a month's standing could be an excellent oar, as we understand rowing here, is absurd...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CORRESPONDENCE. | 12/5/1879 | See Source »

...that the game would require more skill. That there would be more goals and touchdowns made on either side is safe to acknowledge, but that there would be more chance for skilful playing is extremely doubtful. Skill in dodging would scarcely be of use at all, for if a man once got the ball it would be far easier for him to get through the opposing team than at present; and there would be no use for a light, agile player, as, on account of the small team, it would be absolutely necessary to pick men for their ability...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 12/5/1879 | See Source »

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