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Besides the extremely successful manner in which he performed the duties of librarian, the college has to thank him for the zeal he displayed in obtaining valuable donations to the library. Through his influence many gifts of money were received, as well as valuable contributions of rare books and coins...
...following extract from the Oxford Review illustrates in a rather amusing manner the election spirit, and also shows the enviable position which the Oxford M. P.'s hold...
...Yale Literary Monthly talks about that ever recurring theme, "What Next?" in the following pleasing manner. "Most of us, in looking upon the future, have very ambiguous notions as regards the condition of things which we shall find in the world proper. One or two vague notions we have. We have heard in a general way rather indefinite opinions expressed. These opinions come to us largely from men of experience. The professions are over-crowded. There is plenty of room for genius, but little room for mediocre ability. The days are past when the mere fact of possessing a college...
...library is remodelled, it is the intention, we understand, to provide a place for a general newspaper reading-room within its walls. This reading-room should be maintained by a special appropriation, and the management taken from the hands of students. In this way it can be supported in manner more in keeping with Harvard's resources than the present meagre funds raised by subscription allow...
George Hosmer, the rowing celebrity, has invented a rowing machine for indoor practice. In form, it is of the size and bulk of the tricycle, and constructed in a similar manner. He doubtless obtained his idea from this machine. Hosmer claims to have made a mile on it to the tune of 3.45. Wheel...