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...University Herald satisfactorily disposes of the drama in a single column. Supporting its theory with liberal quotations from ancient authors of unquestioned merit, it concludes that the influence of the stage is thoroughly pernicious. The article is excellent in its way; but if its author had shown some practical acquaintance with his subject, his arguments would have been more convincing; and if he proposes to pursue the matter further, we should suggest a visit to some locality where facilities for the observation of theatrical affairs are afforded. - An amusing attempt at epigram occurs in the same paper. Some youth...
...readers are directed to the advertisement, in another column, of Mr. Walker's dancing academy, which has become popular by the patronage of a large number of our students...
...have been favored with advance sheets of the forthcoming work, "The History of Harvard College." In another column will be found an interesting selection from it, in relation to prayers, from which those of us who attend the matins of to day may gather, at least, a grain of comfort in the fact that our lot is luxurious when compared to that of our grandfathers...
...obituary notices in another column suggest these few remarks. The departure of those so lately associated with us cannot fail to add a new seriousness to the thoughts and life of every thinking...
...publish in another column the report of the Assistant Treasurer of the H. U. B. C. Though the financial condition of the club is more encouraging than we had anticipated, still great care on the part of the officers and earnest help from the students are necessary to free the club from debt, and render it able to meet its expenses promptly. The liberal subscriptions made by the students after the last boating-meeting is a great help, and goes to show that the money and good-will of the College will not be lacking. Still, the required amount...