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Accordingly, a meeting was held at the University building, in the city of New York, on the 18th of October, 1881. Sixteen chapters were represented. It was resolved to recommend the creation of a National Council, for which a constitution was adopted, that was to go into effect upon ratification by twelve chapters. Furthermore, a committee was appointed to prepare a uniform constitution and form of initiation for the use of the several chapters. The minutes of this meeting, containing the text of the constitution in full, were, by the kindness of Mr. Justin Winsor, the secretary, published in Harvard...
...December 20th, 1881, circulars were issued by a committee of the institute setting forth a "project for the creation at Athens of an American School of Classical Literature, Art and Antiquities, upon the plan of the well-known French and German schools already established there," a project which had been under discussion in the institute for a considerable time. That committee then consisted of Prof. J. W. White (chairman), Prof. E. W. Gurney, Prof. Albert Harkness, Messrs. T. W. Ludlow, F. W. Palfrey; since that time the following names have been added to the committee : Fred'k J. d Peyster...
...liberal culture which do not count towards their examinations in the schools, or towards a fellowship. Among the practical university problems of the day are: (1) the reduction of expenses for students. The necessary cost at an English university is from $600 to $1,000 a year. (2) The creation of a more complete system of preparation for the leading professions. Something has been done towards the promotion of training for clergymen and for lawyers. Oxford and Cambridge have deficient facilities for medical training, because the towns are too small to support great hospitals. Natural science is now everywhere encouraged...
EDITORS OF THE HERALD: During the last two weeks, certain students have been considering the formation of a society, the aim of which will be the creation of a stronger college sentiment against intemperance in drinking. The plan of organization is not yet fully determined, but it is expected that a total abstinence basis will be found to be necessary. If it were to be a total abstinence society of the traditional ironclad, intolerant stamp, we should expect and deserve a tornado of criticism and opposition; but it is to be nothing of the kind. In justice, therefore, to those...
...Woman's Love." Some serious objection has been found to the play because of the rather doubtful character of the plot, which is probably familiar to the reader. Miss Rose Eytinge, who assumes the title role, is an actress of much merit, and in this particular part, her original creation, she is seen to the best advantage...