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Dates: during 1873-1873
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...have written this for two reasons: first, because legitimate advertising in the College will become worthless if business establishments are continually canvassed by irresponsible parties; second, what is of more importance, the honor of the College is certainly at stake if public opinion shall excuse swindling. We all have a sympathy for such peccadilloes as breaking windows or "ragging" signs, though even they are objectionable on the score of puerility; at any rate, there is in them neither meanness nor avarice nor downright dishonesty, only an effervescence of deviltry. But when these customs, skill in which is esteemed among...
...second place, we object to the compromise because it sets before the student, as his motive of action, a temporary advantage. Rewards of merit will do well enough in primary schools, where the children cannot be expected to understand and appreciate the ultimate object of study; but it is no compliment, to say the least, to try to influence those who are men before the law by praise and bonbons...
...such a calamity, to spread his sails rather than fold them, especially if his purpose is to gain a rest "in being unbeyond" This remarkable piece is followed by a few remarks of Emerson's, then an article by O. W. Holmes, then an original essay, then part second of a serial entitled "Translations of the Bible; then in rapid succession we notice that John Brown and Milton and one J. G. Holland have been induced to appear. An editorial is dropped in by way of change, and a few personals and college notes. Perhaps the most remarkable contributions...
...ball and boating interests, and the relation of '75 to each of the college papers. This aspirant for the favors of the Record is treated rather gingerly by that paper. In the first place, the editors refuse to permit a letter from an anonymous correspondent; in the second place, they do not like the idea of having a correspondent; in the third place, they say that not even a knowledge of his name would justify them in printing his first letter; but finally soften toward him, and remark that "possibly his second may be of a more satisfactory nature...