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...well adapted to presenting a play in modern style. It is doubtful whether the proper scenery could be set up on the stage; if it could be placed, it could not be easily handled. The club, however, was naturally reluctant to mount the play in a shabby or insufficient manner. It was felt that no scenery at all might be better than an amount inadequate to the frequent changes of the play. Another consideration finally decided the question of scenery. It was suggested that a presentation of the play as it was originally acted in Shakspere's time would...
...selected. And in order to avoid any misunderstanding in interpreting to the students at large the decisions of the Conference Committee-which, of course, must be done through the columns of the papers-it would be a matter of the highest importance that the papers be represented. The manner of electing delegates could be left entirely to the papers themselves. Whenever a conference was announced, the editors would probably choose that one of their number who was especially interested in the question under consideration, and who was qualified to discuss...
...carefully as possible, the work of the first edition. As the title of the book would suggest, the book aims at giving a brief synopsis of the important events of the world's history up to the present day. The subject matter is arranged in a clear and logical manner; a number of genealogical tables are scattered through the work, greatly adding to its effectiveness, and particular attention has been paid to the principal conditions of the great modern treatise through which the historical formation of the present system of European states can be observed in the best manner...
...last meeting of the Historical Society, Professor Emerton, in an informal lecture, spoke of the methods of study and instruction in history. There are three methods now pursued by instructors, which are suitable for students of different ages. First, by imparting facts in a vivid and very interesting manner. This method would only apply to children in the primary schools. Second, by paying more attention to the philosophical part of history, showing the relation between different events, and the bearing of particular instances on general laws. This method could be profitably carried on in high schools and colleges. Third...
...were surprised at the smile of pride that covered the face of our friend as he cried, "Ah, the Eleven!" He told us that the foot-ball interests of Tufts were "screaming," as he said, and that they bade fair to swallow up the other sports in the same manner as they had been themselves swallowed at our own college. Our friend spoke of the curriculum of Tufts as excellent, and the teaching thorough. He did not say, however, that the students ate in the chapel or that some of the professors roomed in the gymnasium. He felt sorry...