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...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...
...furnishes the largest number of entries, followed closely by '83. A better showing should certainly have been made by the freshmen in point of numbers. More entries from the seniors will of course be expected for the succeeding meetings. But for this occasion '84 and '83 can undoubtedly call forth abundant interest, and furnish sufficient enjoyment to the spectators...
...Everett of Adams Academy says of John Fiske, the eminent expounder of Herbert Spenser (according to the Detroit Every Saturday), that while in college he once wrote an article on Mr. Spenser's theories, which, being sent to England, drew forth from the philosopher a very flattering letter of thanks to Mr. Fiske. "Consequently," said Mr. Everett, "he has muttered 'Herbert Spenser' ever since...
...powers which must of necessity be exercised for the successful management of the society, which are not specifically set forth in the preceding articles, are hereby vested in the board of directors...
...popular notion, conceived in accordance with popular ideals. It can be answered that in such cases the scholar's ideal of success is often different from the popular ideal. Now that the ancient institution of wranglers is practically being abolished at Cambridge in England, considerable discussion is being called forth upon this question in the English press, and the recent publication of a complete list of senior wranglers seems to confirm the popular prejudice about the worthlessness of university honors as an index to future success. The last Cornhill Magazine says on the matter : "Our conclusion is a very simple...