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...Mississippi River, from the Gulf stream to the Arctic Ocean is omitted from the list - even the penguin and frigate, or man-of-war bird, - which have nearly vanished from this country, - are mentioned. Mr. Chamberlain shows great sympathy with his subject, and has treated it, while to a certain extent scientifically, yet in so direct and simple a manner that the most inexperienced in ornithology can appreciate...
...follow? Three months of it can easily add twenty pounds to a man's physique, and 10 per cent. to his examination marks, and 50 percent. to his manly self-respect and ability to use his common sense. The game is an education itself for it gives a man "certain necessary qualities that do not come from much reading of books." "Active thinking, self-reliance, power to carry out what is attempted, and ability to decide at once and in the right way - these are not qualities to be disregarded, nor is any training that tends to perfect them...
...discoveries, the credit of which comes to Harvard. But any one properly qualified to pursue the study of astronomy may be admitted to the Observatory as a student. Such students are permitted to take part in the observations and to make use of the library of over 6000 volumes. Certain fees are charged, which are often remitted in consideration of services rendered. Application for admission may be made to the director, with whom the fees for instruction may be agreed upon...
...Inartistic Hero," in a certain quaintness of conception and peculiarity of style, reminds us of its author's production in the last number of the Advocate, "Husband versus Poet." The idea of the tale is original and the effect is, on the whole, good, - although marred in places by incoherence of diction...
...stands to the college. The club has become a strong organization and like all strong organizations may come to regard itself as sufficient unto itself. The real source of the strength of the club is in the college which supports it so loyally, and to the college it has certain duties in return. One of these is to help as much as possible in the support of the 'varsity crew, a duty made even more binding by years of precedent. A reason which has always been prominent in our minds when urging that the club be allowed to take...