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...unique form and general typographical make-up of the new monthly is extremely pleasing; it is quite a departure from the form of any magazine we have seen. The table of contents consists of stories, sketches, criticisms, poems, editorials and book reviews, choice morsels for the most delicate palate. It was announced that a feature of each number would be an article from the pen of some prominent alumnus, and common report assigned to Mr. Wendell the honor of contributing the first of this series. Such proves to be the case. The Monthly opens with a sketch by the author...
...Mountain," by W. A. Leahy, '88, is a poem of unusual power and vigor, and shows the marks of genius in its author. The poet of the class of eighty-six, A. B. Houghton, contributes "A Ballad to Don Quixote," which breaths forth the true poetic spirit. These, with book reviews and editorials make up the number. Judged by this first issue the Harvard Monthly is a decided success, as we had every thought that it would be. And so long as it is conducted by its present able board of editors, these will be no deterioration in its merit...
Greek Readings. The Odyssey, book XIX, The recognition by Eurykleia. Prof. Palmer, Sever...
...until a student gets well into his junior year that he acquires the art of speedily ridding his room of such unwelcome guests. The man who wishes you to add your name to his list of subscribers for a new work "which should be in every student's book-case"; the swarthy Spaniard with cigars, "smuggled, senor," and strong enough at that to knock down and annihilate any daring customs officer; these are familiar callers. The latest character to appear is the young man who has a fine set of surveying instruments in pawn, and wishes to borrow money enough...
...Sale. - A nearly new Hallet & Davis piano; also a large amount of elegant second-hand furniture, lace curtains and draperies, book cases, wall and shelf ornaments, parlor set, imported eight-day clock, at very lowest cash prices. L. L. Powers, 420 Harvard Street...