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...been argued that Harvard ought to model her organization after the European universities. But after which, English, French, or German? If there are three different types of universities abroad, why should there not be an American type? Harvard has certain functions to perform, and if they differ from those of a German university, Harvard ought not to be forced to conform to a German standard. Harvard aims to give her students culture in a broad sense, improve their moral character, and not merely offer them a chance to study as German universities do. As for our professors they must soon...
...students who choose the profession of medicine as it is called, a certain small number arrive at their decision early in life, and often instinctively; to many others the incentive is that of investigation into this very question, while still others reach the same point as a result of reflection and judgment. These men may be divided into two classes-those who already provided for in a worldly way take up the study of medicine, because they appreciate the duty of usefulness and of an occupation, and those who are to find in it both an occupation and a livelihood...
...medical schools in the United States, the Harvard Medical school is, if not the very best, at least among the best. The clinical advantages of Boston are equal to those of any school in New York or in Philadelphia, and surpass many. Moreover there is a certain spirit amongst Boston physicians which makes them hang together, and this healthy spirit prevails even in the relations between the professors and the students at the Medical school. The work at Medical school is laborious. Three years work is obligatory, and a fourth year is recommended. The students work nine month...
Bismarck has great contempt for the rights of kings for in 1866 he showed no hesitancy in the annexation to Prussia of some of the petty German states. His action is everywhere marked by a constancy to a certain policy, to the idea of what he considers his duty, which is to develop...
...regular meeting of the Harvard Union was held last evening in Sever 11, President E. S. Griffin in the chair. A motion was made by Mr. Scott that a certain number of the future debates be conducted on the senate plan. His idea was that the debates would assume a freer attitude. This motion was seconded by Morton and passed. It was also moved that a committee be appointed to consider the question of a joint debate with some other college, presumably Yale. This was also passed and the president appointed Messrs. Morton, Scott and Furber as a committee. Messrs...