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...with as little interruption as possible during the process of recitation; without any sort of attempt, then or afterwards, to make better sense, or any sense, better rhyme or any rhyme; without altering the arrangement, though it may appear to be wrong, and without the slightest addition on the part of the collector. The collector must also be careful not to push leading questions so far - in case what is delivered is unintelligible or fragmentary - as to vitiate the spontaneous operation of memory, I mean, make the reciter fancy that something is remembered which has really been suggested. He ought...
...advantages of the Thames river as a racing ground are too well known to need more than passing notice. The water is almost invariably smooth enough for rowing during the latter part of the afternoon, and it has been the experience of those of our men who have been there for two or three years that the wind, if there is any, nearly always goes down by sunset. No race has yet been postponed there over the day appointed. New London also offers a chance for yacht clubs to meet and see the race, - a capital grand stand, and good...
EVERY one is looking forward to the pleasure of witnessing some good contests at the Winter Meetings of the H. A. A. next March, but we are afraid that not all are looking forward to the pleasure of taking part in those contests. This being the case, we wish to urge every one who has reason to suppose that he can, by faithful training, make a good showing a month from now, to go to work at once with energy. We say this especially to Freshmen, because, as has been said before, it is in the Freshman year that...
...cases where the student proves his capacity to act upon his own responsibility, and those where he needs more or less support from discipline. The application of such a system necessarily implies a much closer supervision of individuals, and a greater exercise of personal influence and discretion on the part of those charged with its administration, than is required under any scheme of fixed rules. . . . In the revision of the regulations, as well as in the system of elective study, the Faculty have had constantly in view the purpose of encouraging young men when approaching their majority, to act upon...
There are several other points of interest bearing upon this whole matter in the Report, which is a most gratifying indication of the progress of a broad and liberal spirit on the part of the authorities...