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This state of things is unfortunate. As the college requires us to read certain references in order to keep up, and as the means of purchasing the books referred to is beyond the ability of many students, it should be the duty of the college to furnish enough reference books to satisfy the demand in the large courses. Instructors for the welfare of their sections should notify the authorities of the needs of each course in respect to the number of books wanted, and a greater amount of attention should be given the matter...
During the winter, when the ground is continually thawing on the surface, it is ruinous to the turf to walk on it. But if the powers that reign over the college yard wish to keep the students from walking on the grass, the best way is for them to make walks that will be less muddy than the grass. That this can be done goes without saying. And if the sward we have been so proud of in the past looks rough and worn next Class Day, it will not be entirely the fault of the students, for the grass...
...course a methodical person would keep a list of books lent with the borrower's name in line. But, alas ! what generous soul is methodical-the ready tendency to lend a book is proof that a man is ready for all risks. Nor will a well-kept list make our borrowers honest. If a man steal your book, you may recover it if you can prove the theft : but what is to be done with him who always-yes, always-is intending to return your precious volume? Your inquiries are met with ready promises of restoration ; he will bring...
Prof. Bell, the electrician, is reported as saying in a recent conversation that there are more than 500,000 telephones in use in the United States, and the manufacturers are unable to supply the demand so as to keep abreast of orders...
...Under such circumstances we cannot but feel very envious when we read that the library of Columbia College is to be open evenings and lighted by electricity. When we consider that the great bulk of the work here is done in the evening, and that any influence tending to keep men from spending their afternoons in open air exercise during the spring and summer months is greatly to be regretted,-we cannot but feel that one of the greatest possible benefits to college life and college work would be the opening of our library at night. We hope some friend...