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Prof. Laughlin says that when the Bland Silver Bill was passed six years ago the effect upon the country was much the same as though a cage of wild animals had been set down in the streets of some populous city. At first timid people were anxious, fearing the consequences if the cage should break, but as time went on and nothing happened, quiet was restored. Now, however, when notice has been given that the balances of the government in the N. Y. Clearing House must soon be paid in silver, the people are as anxious as if the cage...
...terms "smattering" and "superficiality" in knowledge, are frequently used with a great deal of effect nowadays; and yet we think that there is much to be said in favor of smattering in knowledge. Reproach can properly attach to the smatterer only when in the arrogance of half-knowledge, he attempts judgments only open to the specialist. Every man to a certain extent must be a smatterer. It may be necessary to lessen the preponderance of time given to the classics in a liberal education. This many are ready to admit. But that the common ground of studies prior...
...which the foreign languages are taken up should be for many boys essentially changed. We should in vain expect such changes to be made suddenly. They must be gradually brought about by the pressure of public opinion, by the public opinion of the educated classes taking a gradual effect through educational instrumentalities. Reforms in education always advance slowly; but many of you will live to see this reform accomplished...
...privilege, the other day, of seeing a striking portrait of Dr. Peabody in the studio of Frederick P. Vinton. The painting, although not wholly completed, presents an excellent likeness, a fine effect having been produced by a broad light which gives his features a marked expression. The reverend Dr. is seated, a smile upon his face, with one hand partially extended, as it were in conversation...
...Yale Boat Club has adopted several important amendments to its constitution making it more nearly resemble that of the Harvard Club. "Their effect," says the News, "must be to increase our chances for victory on the water. The creation of an executive committee, to consist of the captain, a graduate and the stroke, to have charge if the training and selecting of the university crew is a long stride in the right direction. It has long been felt by boating men that the Harvard system of retaining the services of graduate oarsmen by giving them a voice in the selection...