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...frequently urged against the advanced training of women are, first, that they are physically incapable of it; and, second, that it will be detrimental to the best interests of society by withdrawing women from domestic life. The first subject undertaken by the Eastern Association was an inquiry into the effect of collegiate education upon the physical condition of women. Elaborate statistics were collected by the Association, and afterwards compiled by the Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics of Labor. It was the wish of those engaged in the work that these facts should speak for themselves, and the general attention that...
...spoiled or not. So too, the class of '87 is only one of the many that graduate. But let us, '87 men and others, hope that the changes which the evolution of the elective system will bring about in the next ten years, will have a less serious effect on "after students" than those made this year will have...
Prof. James admirably expresses the effect of the college atmosphere on a man who has the courage of his convictions. He is made to feel that enthusiasm on any subject or criticism of even the most disgraceful conduct is "fresh" or "bad form." The effect of this is, of course, to discourage genuineness of character and independence of thought on just such vital questions as that now before the students...
...With hard work on the part of the nine, - and no one doubts but that they will work harder than ever, now that victory lies within their grasp, - there ought to be a feeling of renewed confidence in our powers. Some of the games played recently had a disheartening effect on the college; but yesterday's game will go far to repair...
...paid to what is going on in the gymnasium. For the past three weeks, however, the candidates for the tug of-war team which is to represent Harvard at the Mott Haven games have been training under the care of Captain Pease. They have been working hard and the effect of this is becoming daily more and more apparent, so much so that it is thought that this year's team will be as good as, if not better than any previous one. The candidates as yet have not been selected, but it is probable that the rope men will...