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...there are of any other world besides this; what seems to be the nature of that other world. Thirdly what he had best do under the circumstances-that is to say, what kind of faculties he possesses; what are the present state and wants of mankind; what is his place in society; and what are the readiest means in his power of attaining happiness and diffusing it. The man who knows these things, and who has his will so subdued in the learning of them that he is ready to do what he knows he ought, is an educated...
Encouragement and support have been given to the eleven without stint, and though the "croakers" have done still the eleven undoubtedly merits all the assistance that has been given to them so far. It is rather unfortunate for us that the contest should necessarily take place so early in the season, for while Princeton's season closes shortly we shall not see the end before Thanksgiving, and it was difficult to bring the team into the proper condition so long before the decisive struggle with Yale. Whether victory or defeat be ours in the game Saturday we confidently trust that...
...ever came into contact, and the unanimous conclusion was that ordinarily the student first in Greek could, if he so chose, take first in any other department, whether of science or literature. Prof. Packard, referring to Charles Francis Adams, Jr., and Lord Coleridge, said : "I am willing to place the judge against the advocate, the decision of one thoroughly acquainted with the classics against the plea of one who acknowledges himself unfamiliar with them." Dr. Murray, dean of the college and professor of English literature, said that as one who had had the superintendency of the college essays of both...
...number of boarders, which is at present over six hundred. With the excellent quality of food which we have had, with the present low price of board, and with this large number of members, the success of the hall is assured. The steward is evidently the man for the place, and the board of directors deserve the thanks of the association for securing the services of so valuable a person...
...entrance) or to the New York Transfer Co's stables, or to the carriage starter at the Park Ave. Hotel. A coach will hold from eighteen to twenty comfortably. One should start about an hour and a half before the hour for the game in order to get a place in the front line. If any intend to take coaches they must secure them at once, as Harvard men are rapidly engaging them. [News...