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...students, and the institution and success of Girton College in England is well known. In addition to these facts, President Barnard of Columbia College says in his annual report, that no one can have failed to remark the growing interest in this subject in New York city during the past year. He thinks that Columbia College must soon admit women as students on an equal footing with men; that where, as in Michigan University, this has been done, the results have been very reassuring and gratifying...
Among the past members of the Pierian Sodality, since noted in musical circles, are John S. Dwight, formerly editor of Dwights' Journal of Music; Mr. Apthrop, the well-known musical writer; George L. Osgood, who was conductor of the society; Frank D. Millet, whose fame now rests on his skill with the brush, while in college he won fame by his skilful handling of the drum-sticks; Hon. Robert C. Winthrop and Mr. E. H. Hastings, now manager of the Bijou Theatre, who played what in the society is familiarly called the "bull fiddle." The oldest living member...
...past experience has shown that however pleasant it may be for the recipient of the income, in the end he and his profession loses. Although it is a fact to be deplored, the scholarship is looked upon somewhat in the nature of alms, and no man can consent to receive alms without a sacrifice of personal independence. The remedy suggested for this is that the money be understood as a loan, to be repaid, if possible, after graduation. This might take away part of the sting, but some of the evil effects remain. The system, in fact, is nothing short...
...expense of living," that is a matter which largely depends on the students' good sense and taste. But I can state from personal knowledge that at the present time and for many years past a large body of the best and most respected young men at Oxford and Cambridge - sons, for the most part, of gentlemen of fair standing and property - meet all their university expenses, public and private, with a sum not exceeding L150 sterling, or about $750. I do not think this is much higher than the cost at Harvard. Certainly many young friends of mine...
Also, that Dr. J. Laurence Laughlin, whose active interest and energetic management has contributed so much to the success of the department in this and in past years, be continued therein...