Word: variously
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Dates: during 1873-1873
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THIS book surprises us by the modesty and common sense which appear to pervade it, - two agreeable qualities not usually found in guide-books of this sort. Although it does not attempt to furnish a catalogue of the best works in the various departments, it is clear and thorough in the advice and information it furnishes. Of course, much of the book would not be new or valuable to one who enjoys collegiate study and instruction, but there are many hints in it which would prove useful to any student...
...prizes assigned to those who give evidence of the best general qualifications. As in the case of the English schools and the University Scholarships, each college will work for the reputation of furnishing the greatest number of successful candidates. Each, also, will try to be excellent in its various departments, that it may secure many of these scholars as resident graduates...
...have recently had occasion to listen to various discussions on this peculiar kind of evidence. We are sorry to say there prevails at present a custom, which is sanctioned by nothing except its age, of regarding the statement of a student as false, while of a graduate, no matter if only of six months' standing, the direct contrary is assumed. In other words, if a student be requested to make a clear statement of his case, and if it be substantiated by two or three others, it is all considered as negative testimony, and is entirely overturned...