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...present the incoming classes come to Cambridge with a superficial knowledge of the natural sciences which enables them, it is true, to pass their entrance examinations, but which falls far short of any desirable standard. This state of affairs is attributable to the fact that the preparatory schools fail to make adequate provisions for a thorough study of these branches. It is now proposed to compel the candidates for admission to obtain a suitable "fit," by demanding a laboratory examination in addition to the usual written examination. The men would, moreover, be required to hand in note-books containing full...
...first place we doubt the advisability of elementary instruction in any language being given by native teachers; it is impossible for them to appreciate the difficulties which the learner encounters, and they are therefore apt to give long lessons, and to fail to explain what are really the difficult idioms and constructions. Of the courses open to Sophomores, German I is intended to give some practice in writing and speaking the language as well as in translating it. The instructor has worked hard and conscientiously, but has failed to arouse enthusiasm on account of the unfortunate choice of text-books...
...such work in England. And though since then better scholars have occasionally done excellent translations which have appeared in Mr. Bohn's various series, yet much the larger number of "Bohn's" translations are comparatively worthless; and it is astonishing that readers with any literary training themselves can fail to see this-to feel it, even when they do not know the originals; just as one can tell whether a portrait is a likeness or not without seeing the person...
...generous alumnus, also, has devoted a considerable sum to musical instruction. His gift is to be applied to the training of Class Glee Clubs. which are to have the pleasure and benefit of being trained by Mr. Schnecker and Prof. West. These Class Glee Clubs cannot fail of being a source of great pleasure and amusement to the fortunate members, and will also be a most excellent school for candidates for the College Glee Club, which, with the advantage of having so many candidates from which to make a selection, ought to be the equal of the Glee Club...
These different methods of study need not be carried on entirely apart from one another. If there is an opportunity for younger students to make investigations, as in local history, they should be encouraged in this pursuit, for it cannot fail to give them a lifelong interest in the study of history. In confirmation of this view, Justin Winsor related his youthful experience in collecting information from town records, from the inscriptions on gravestones, and from the traditions of aged people of the neighborhood...