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...Cambridge some time ago: "Dr.-called upon a Southern student one morning in the recitation room to define logic. The question was in this form. 'Mr.-, what is logic?' Ans. 'Logic, sir, is the art of reasoning.' 'Ay; but I wish you to give the definition in the exact words of the learned author.' 'O, sir, he gives a long, intricate, confused definition, with which I did not think proper to burden my memory.' 'Are you aware who the learned author is?' 'Oh, yes! Your honor...
...become the property of Harvard; the other will be presented to the Historical Society of Portland, Maine. It is gratifying to know that the bust which we shall receive and guard among our treasures, is a magnificent production. It is made of marble and of course is an exact production of the bust in Westminster. As a work of art, the bust is superb, admirable as a likeness and composed of marble that is without a flaw. It shows the poet in his grandest form, the pose is easy and natural, and being a little larger than life to allow...
These men, as may be seen from these figures, are as heavy as the average freshman crew, among them are several very strong men. As a general criticism, the attention of the crew may be called to the necessity of keeping exact time, of keeping the arms straight until the upward swing is finished. Number one stops at end of shoot, and then rushes down; number two might shorten his swing forward; number three jerks his hands towards his knees when starting to swing up; number four does not let the arm and body movements follow each other continuously; number...
...Economy, (Cheysson); Finances, (Leon Say); Comparative Administrative Systems, (Precourt); Comparative Commercial Legislation, (Lyon-Caen); Private International Law, (Renault); and a second course in political economy, by M. Dunoyer. Ten other courses in the remaining sections would also be open to the special student. The instructions aims to be very exact. "Institutions and facts are laid down only as they actually exist. The historical and comparative method is largely followed. The address of the director, we may add, is 27 Rue Saint-Guillaume, Paris...
...History of Political Theories, (slightly touched on in Phil 5 and Greek 8), or practically in Social Science. The instruction in Several other branches is also inferior in extent to that at these schools. The aim of Harvard in this matter, we believe, is to secure exact scholarship, rather than to offer the widest practical advantages...