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...stories of this kind. "The Reincarnation of Freddy" by F. R. Little, and "Sonnet Writing Exposed," by S. Greenfield, deserve special notice. The former, told in a happy-go-lucky style with frequent touches of humor, holds the interest of the reader till the end. The latter, a serio-comic essay with a good deal of truth mixed in, not only has the value of much wit, but takes hold of a live college topic...
...sensible and timely editorials in the current Advocate favorably impress the reader at the outset. In the contributions which follow, the range of subjects and treatment is wide; and in general all the stories are readable. "The Lady of the Lilies," by T. N. Metcalf, is a fanciful sketch quite out of the ordinary, and is quaint and picturesque in style. "None but the Brave," is a story of some power, but the atmosphere is not pleasant. A longer story, "When the Tide Turned," by L. B. Cummings '03, is amusingly told. "A Stockholder...
...extracts from themes have not only an interest of originality, but they serve better than a concocted model to express the point at issue. This freedom, this off-hand manner, is the book's greatest charm, and one that will attract even the casual reader. As a guide for teachers no work could be more desirable; for it strives to suggest rather than to urge the system it describes. A wide use of this book in preparatory schools ought to result shortly in a much higher standard of writing among Freshmen in general and among those who anticipate English...
...very disagreeable to the members of the Union at large. To keep a close watch on every man in the Library and to enforce the leaving of coats, bags, etc., outside would probably be an effective means. To close the shelves to free access and to make every reader sign for his book, would be still more effectual. Or, of course, if the worst came to the worst, the Library could be closed. Altogether such measures would go far to destroy the present charm of the Library and the general spirit of freedom prevailing at the Union. These, however...
Aside from the editorial, the number contains four poems, two book-reviews and three stories. Of the poems, perhaps the most considerate treatment--and for a reader the most profitable treatment is to pass them by. "The Story of a Diamond Ring," by G. C. St. John, is hardly worth its seven pages of space; it has an original and interesting plot, which might have been the foundation for a good story of less length, but is not capable of giving vividness to column after column of dialogue, description and rather inefficient character portrayal. "The Innocence of John...