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...often complained that the subjects assigned in themes are too general in character and require too much outside reading by men. Although this, of itself, may be really a benefit, the plan of one American university is worth considering. Every student must present "for examination and criticism, during the period of his study, papers suggested by the work he has been engaged in" to give evidence that he can write good English...
...iron-bound course, often become clamorous for direction when this liberty is granted them. The Johns Hopkins University solves the difficulty in the case by assigning to each student "some member of the academic staff, to whom he will go for advice and assistance, and through whom he will present to the faculty any special requests." There are numerous objections - such as the greater proportion of students in our case - to the adoption of such a plan at Harvard. Another plan suggested has been either that some member of the faculty deliver lectures to undergraduates upon the scheme and scope...
...Fitz John Porter will be in Washington this week to present his claims for re-instatement to the army...
...that the examinations are over, the playgoer will scan with renewed eagerness the theatrical bill-boards. The coming week brings but few new attractions; the Gaiety, Globe, Park, Museum, offer the same stars as in the past week, while the Boston and Windsor present new programmes...
...Windsor, the Boston Juvenile Company will present "Pinafore." This opera has already been given in Boston; the authors are Messrs. Gilbert and Sullivan...