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...desired convexity of the lens, thus, in reality forming a species of mould. This disk, which by the way is called the "tool," is placed on the glass, and by a simple mechanical device is made to rotate upon it. When the grinding is completed by the use of this tool and grinding-powder, and the lens reduced to the proper convex form, the polishing tool is applied. This is made of a wooden disk covered with coal tar, the tar being cut up into blocks on the side which touches the lens. The surface of the tar is coated...
...growing importance of thesis-writing in college; it is now acknowledged to be necessary to the pursuit of such studies as Philosophy and Political Economy, and its field is gradually widening. The languages, History, and (at least in the mathematical seminars) Mathematics, are all beginning to recognize the use and need of this exponent of knowledge; while last year's list of forensic topics shows how well adapted theses are to deal with other subjects, as Natural History. Now, theses writing tends to become necessary in just the degree in which written examinations tend to become useless, - in proportion...
Stimulants and Narcotics. - The theory of stimulation and narcotics. Articles used as stimulants and narcotics. The physiological effects. The disease producing effects on the tissues and organs. Use and abuse. Is there any place for the use of stimulants and narcotics in health, with special reference to alcohol and tobacco...
...desire to avoid pain is one of our first acquisitions. For the most part this avoidance is most marked when the effect follows speedily on the cause. When there is considerable lapse of time between cause and effect, our perception of the result is not so clear. The use of alcoholic liquors, opium and tobacco are examples of this fact. We know how much the Greeks and Romans thought of exercise for promoting health. Cleanliness was a virtue well established among these nations. Lack of cleanliness is the cause of a large proportion of the deaths...
GLEE CLUB AND PIERIAN. The Portland train will leave the Boston and Maine station at 1 o'clock this afternoon. Two drawing-room cars will be reserved for the exclusive use of the two societies. Two special horsecars going directly to the station will leave Harvard Square at 12.05 sharp. Round trip tickets to Portland and return will be distributed on the train...