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...teaching would be carrying out the unsectarian principles of the School to the letter; but, as far as we know, such a step has never been thought of by the Faculty. The general impression is that a Divinity School cannot be unsectarian, and the failure of our own to maintain this character would seem to confirm this impression. But we see no reason why the abstract questions of theology should not be taught and discussed in an unbiassed manner, as well as those of philosophy and psychology, and we trust that Harvard may succeed in proving the possibility of such...
...Overseers. It is undesirable to take a step which shall in any way tend to diminish the number of students at Harvard, to impair the interest which graduates feel in the University, or to increase the all too prevalent suspicion that the authorities of the University desire to maintain a close corporation. If the statutes of the Board of Overseers cannot be interpreted, like those of other colleges, to admit members who are not resident in the State, the liberal progress of the University demands a change in the statutes. In Dr. Bellows the College loses one of its most...
Next came in a gentleman who was worn nigh unto death by over-work. He was a Professor, and said: "Young man, your project is laudable. If you maintain a gentlemanly tone towards the authorities, and admit no carping criticism of our conduct, the whole Faculty will be glad to write for your paper. I present you with an article on 'The Need of Additional Endowment for our Professorships...
...position of janitor. We suppose that the Corporation will proceed to execute the threat which has been made in their name; they have the law on their side, we are informed, and that will supply the place of justice. We are sorry to see that the Advocate does not maintain its former position in this matter...
...leaders in the athletic sports at the academies whence they come, without allowing time enough to inquire into the merits and abilities of the several candidates. The result of this custom is, as was to be expected, that in the majority of cases these reputed leaders have failed to maintain their own prowess, as well as to discharge satisfactorily the executive and financial duties incumbent upon them. To avoid this undesirable result, it has been suggested that the three captains should be elected temporarily, so as to have some one to put the men in training immediately; then, as soon...