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...flagrant abuse of the privileges of discussion in one of the economical courses yesterday induces us to ask most earnestly that men shall not give themselves free rein in discoursing on their opinions when discussion is asked for. This undue talking kills any natural discussion. It not only engrosses the time, but it so disgusts sensible men that they are loath to speak a word themselves in fear of putting themselves on a plane with those who are so prodigal of their words...
Beethoven's fifth Symphony is undoubtedly the finest of them all. Berlioz says it is the first where Beethoven gave free rein to his imagination and rejected all foreign aid, showing the development of his most individual mind. "His secret sorrows, his fits of rage or depression. his visions by night and his dreams of enthusiasm by day form the subject...
...gods, and the story represented must be some wellknown myth, one which the whole audience knew in its main outlines. The story of the Medea of Euripides was told at this point to illustrate this. The writers of comedy were not thus limited, but were allowed to give free rein to their originality. This is Illustrated in the "Clouds," where Aristophanes attacks the new spirit of inquiry and culture which was growing up at Athens...
...Warren contributes "A Comp Fire Story," in which he narrates the adventures of a number of young medical students who took part in a grave-robbing expedition. The story is a ghastly one, the writer giving full rein to his imagination. The story is strong and its interest is well sustained from beginning to end. The style is excellent and the narrative is consistent...
...rides with golden rein...