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...cited as a proof of how far worldliness may be carried when resolved to attain its end, and the history of the years of laborious and painstaking work of the Eastern dancing girls was given as an example of how hard people do strive for success in the lower grades of life. Then another sect, that which ran after pleasure and amusement, was treated of. It was shown what zeal this class expended and what fatigues they underwent for mere pleasure...
...proportion to the population has been growing less, and that the too high standard has been the cause of this defection; fourth, that at present there is a tendency to idle away a year in a vain belief in the good effect of a dreamy culture; fifth, that lowering the degree emphatically does not lower the standard of education; sixth, that in considering the question, we should consider not merely our own part of college but the general effect on the system of national education...
...other side, opposed to the change, says: first, that as a matter of fact, Harvard's growth has been far greater in proportion than the country's; second, that if a lower standard and easier requirements are necessary to make more men attend college, why have the colleges who grant degrees easiest flourished least? third, that our country is capable of indefinite development. Why cut down the standard already successfully reached? fourth, that a fourth year is frequently necessary to bring out a man's best work; fifth, that the change would break up the traditions and systems under which...
...lower floor of Harvard, adjoining the new historical library is situated the Classical Library, a recent addition to the University. Professor Hayne, of the University of Vermont, began collecting funds in behalf of the Latin department last summer, and very shortly afterwards Mr. Gardner Lane lent his efforts towards the Greek department. These gentlemen have already secured $6,000 for the new library, and a thousand volumes at present rest on its shelves, which number will probably be tripled by the end of the year. A catalogue is being made and will shortly be put in place...
...plan on which the boarding house will be run will allow private tables to eat there; and it is expected that a considerable number will take advantage of it. It is thought that this plan will secure better food and more satisfactory accommodations and service at a lower rate of expenditure than if the teams contracted separately with various boarding house keepers...