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...King Bharata, a war which was trivial both in its causes and its effects. The tale runs about as follows: King Bharata sees his end drawing near, and divides his kingdom amongst his sons and nephews. His eldest son, Udostheera, a man of spotless character, was dominated by the master passion of gambling. Udostheera lost all his property, his wealth, his lands and his kingdom, and finally he agrees to leave his kingdom and to live with his four brothers and his wife in the forest for thirteen years. After thirteen years of incredible adventures they all return and fighting...
...Smith's "Wealth of Nations" which, in view of the recent discussion about college discipline is so suggestive, that I venture to call your attention to it. Speaking of the discipline of colleges and universities Smith says: "Its object is, in all cases, to maintain the authority of the master, and, whether he neglects or performs his duty, to oblige the students in all cases to behave to him as if he performed it with the greatest diligence and ability. It seems to presume perfect wisdom and virtue in the one order, and the greatest weakness and folly...
...officers for the Institute dinner at the Parker House tomorrow evening are: A. J. Cumnock. president; A. B. Nicholstoast master: J. Wendell Jr., poet; RtH. Post, orator; R. W. Atkinson, choristor. A. J. Cumnock, S. V. R. Crosby, W. K. Flint, are the committee...
...were intended to perform, and the best way to arrange them for fulfilling the purposes for which they are used. The lecture as a whole was extremely interesting, and at its close all felt that they had heard a subject will discussed by one who was evidently a thorough master...
...nature of a Greek plot is of course in many ways essentially different from that of an English plot, and for this reason it is difficult to draw comparisons. Comparisons in fact are unnecessary. It is enough that a tragedy of a Greek master should retain so much interest for a modern audience as the Electra has shown itself to retain. The fact certainly is worthy of reflection...