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Messrs. Paul A. Garry and Co., importers and dealers in antique and modern stationery, Nos. 10 and 12 Province Court. Boston, have been added to the list of affiliated tradesmen of the Cooperative society. A discount of 10 to 15 per cent. will be given by the firm...
...twelve merely, but, large and small, more than 200, and the scholarships at the colleges of Oxford and Cambridge, are the main popular or democratic safeguards of the social system of the country. They have been the means of enabling, for three hundred years, many sons of humble tradesmen, clerks and farmers to rise to the highest offices in church and state. not a few of England's Archbishops and Lord Chancellors have risen to their lofty positions through their own talents and diligence, fostered and assisted by the old free grammar schools and the college scholarships...
...MEMBERS: Notice is hereby given of the following changes in the list of affiliated tradesmen: For hats, Messrs. Collins and Fairbanks, 407 Washington street, Boston, succeeds Messrs. D. P. Ilsley and Co. New rate of discount 10 per cent on purchases amounting to over $6; 7 per cent on purchases amounting to $6 or less. For custom made boots and shoes, James Dollard, 448 Harvard street, succeeds Morris Dollard. New rate of discount 10 per cent...
...facts in the case-what are they ? What proportion of college-bred men seem to have proved, or are now proving, so incapable and worthless ? And this in comparison with the tradesmen who are incapable and worthless, who have had the "practical" education so desirable ? Are, or have there been, many of them tramps, or paupers, or loafers in comparison with mechanics, artisans, and c., who have been blessed with "practical training" for life ? Farmers, builders, merchants, navigators, lawyers, judges, preachers, capitalists, high and low officials, editors, and even mechanics and handicraftsmen who are college bred men are all about...
...receiving. It is soundly established, without doubt, but, though there are now one hundred more members than at this time last year, the past month's business was but little larger than the corresponding month last year, I am informed. The management is careful and capable and the affiliated tradesmen are representative houses. New conveniences may be added and doubtless will be whenever it shall be possible. The directors show judgment and tact in the control of affairs and their success in securing rooms in the old Law School for next year is encouraging for the future of the society...