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...very well known that there are different methods of pronouncing Latin employed in the university by both instructors and students. In the case of the latter it is readily explained by the fact that the men come from various preparatory schools; but for instructors the authorities ought to establish a uniform manner of pronouncing the Latin, and insist upon strict conformance thereto. Either of the two methods commonly used among scholars should be decided upon, and this method should be taught to students as far as practicable. Much confusion and annoyance are caused to men taking notes...
...event of unusual interest in theatrical circles, the Greek play with a cast of well-known professional actors, took place for the first time at the Globe Theatre last evening before a small but appreciative and critical audience. Many fears had been expressed previous to its production that the recitation of the leading role in Greek, and the others in English, would be harsh to the auditor, but all who heard the play last night must agree that the combination of Greek and English was much more harmonious to the ear than that of English and Italian, as given...
...best literature of the day. He has an excellent memory and a large trade. Some of the characters which he has devised for memoranda are said to be curious enough. It is the shape and size of books that are his chief guide, and he has seldom been known to make a serious mistake...
Genevieve Ward says of his precious loveliness, now starring the country: "I've known him since he was a boy, and Oscar was very nice until he got this absurd aesthetic notion in his head. He began by wearing yellow cravats; sometimes he and Mrs. Langtry, who is really very beautiful, would come to see me play, and she generally carried a lily or two in her hand...
...other case to which we refer, and which occasioned considerable comment at the time, was decided against a young man, Hawley by name, who applied for admission to the Indiana State Agricultural College, better known as the Purdue University. He tendered the required fees, affirmed that he was in all respects a fit person to be admitted to the institution, which he declared was maintained by donations from the General and State Governments, a tax-payer of which he was. Mr. Hawley had previously been a student at the university, and at the close of the term last spring...