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...connection there are two points to be considered, viz. the object of these examinations, and the attainment of that object. As I understand it, their purpose is to test the accuracy and thoroughness of the student's work during the half-year, and upon their result to base his mark and relative standing in his class. To get a good mark, to stand well in his class, is the desire of every good student, and everything should be done by the College authorities to give him legitimate assistance. But does the present system of examinations give the student a fair...
...class in heavy gymnastics, numbering seventy-eight members, is divided into four sections according to strength. Twenty-eight marks are required to enter the first division, twenty-two the second, seventeen the third, and twelve the fourth. The basis for assigning marks is as follows: "The applicant places himself between the parallel bars, resting upon his hands with arms straight. He then lowers himself by bending the arms until they are in a flexed condition, then rises again. One mark is allowed each time he rises. The flexors of the arms and some of the chest-muscles are tested...
...doctrines are liberal, and their creed is the Bible; although they cling to total immersion in baptism, yet they make it no test of fellowship. The first syllable of Christian as applied to their denomination is usually pronounced as in Christ, probably incorrectly, but this serves at least to mark a distinction in meaning. The word is not defined in its narrow sense by Webster. Ignorance of these facts is very pardonable, but a critic, who confessed to no clear understanding of the use of the word, should have avoided making a point based on such ignorance...
...HAVE always had an idea that it would be delightful to meet persons of whom we have read in books, to have them about me, talk to them and question them, and at last my wish has been gratified. I have the Interrogation Point in my entry. Mark Twain says, that when he knew him he was not learned or wise, but he would be some day if he remembered the answers to all his questions. Mark was too sanguine, or else his memory failed him; he is not wise yet. However, he is still trying just as hard...
...whether the conclusion is logical or not, it is what the powers above us declare to the world to be the fact. Last year a man passed the examination for honors in history. His mark in all his historical courses had been above that required for honors, and they were about to be assigned him, when it was discovered that the number of hours taken up by his electives in history was one short of the required amount. He accordingly graduated without honors in history. No one denied that he knew enough to entitle him to the distinction, but that...