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...third proof of the examinations is as follows...
...only change from the second proof is in the day of Physics...
...system of eleemosynary scholarships, advertised as a conspicuous part of a college scheme, will form no exception to this proposition. A class of facts, easily obtained, may appear to testify to its unalloyed beneficence; but other facts, lying below the surface, and from their nature not susceptible of documentary proof, suggest that its advantages are accompanied with decided drawbacks...
...architecture of the next booth was very severe in style, and loud voices were heard from within, as if an animated discussion were being carried on. The word "Philosophy" was painted in large letters above the door, and a conspicuous sign on one side read as follows: "Conclusive proof given that two and two do not make four! Price only five cents! Many other popular fallacies refuted at equally low rates!" I noticed one peculiarity about this booth. It was higher than the rest, and had an upper story in the gallery. This upper story I found was devoted...
...many weak points, and a malevolent critic, like the writer in the Spectator, might have made Mr. Thwing feel very uncomfortably: but the attack is too general and too short-sighted to do that gentleman much damage; the author of the article has wasted a good opportunity. His proof-reader has not learned to spell President Eliot's name. The Spectator contains a very friendly notice of the Harvard Theatricals in New York...