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This and other like opinions which the author holds in the latter part of his book, together with a somewhat obscure manner of expressing his ideas, make it but an indifferent text-book, though as an expression of the present position of philosophy it is of great value.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: MR. BAIN'S MENTAL SCIENCE. | 6/5/1874 | See Source »

In our days, if a young man has been brilliant in his studies, or even if he has obtained some prize for a Latin poem or Greek theme, it is enough to make him persuade himself that he is born for something other than business or industry of any kind...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FRENCH CORRESPONDENCE. | 5/22/1874 | See Source »

This has been the method of preparation for these examinations, and when it is necessary to write so much in so short a time, and to exercise so great discrimination as to what shall be taken out of extra pages, it seems to me the only method of accomplishing in...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: PURE CRAMMING. | 5/22/1874 | See Source »

THE supper of the Magenta Board and their friends took place at the Maison Doree, on the 8th of May. The presence of Professors Bocher and Palmer added greatly to the pleasure of the evening. Conversation went on very gayly, and there seemed to be no flag in the entertainment...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE MAGENTA SUPPER. | 5/22/1874 | See Source »

Mr. Curtis, '75, who represented the Advocate, responded to a toast to that paper, calling to mind the very friendly feeling which has always existed between the two periodicals, and assuring the Board of the best wishes of his colleagues and himself for their future prosperity. To a toast to...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE MAGENTA SUPPER. | 5/22/1874 | See Source »