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...from one to another, and very few indeed do not attend at least two universities. Consequently, the students are not deeply attached to any particular university, and, as the government furnishes the endowments without favoritism, there is no reason why one university should forge ahead of the others. The scope and plan of all is the same, but each is particularly strong along certain lines...
There was no relation whatsoever between the Anglo-Saxon, Norman, and Celtic literatures except the relation that was necessitated by geography. Yet out of the mixture of these three, there was produced a tongue, fitted by its strength and scope of expression to be the instrument of the greatest of modern literatures. England was much influenced by foreign thought form the time of the conquest; especially the laiety, who had been wofully lacking in all education, now gained some appreciation for refinement and culture of mind...
...next consideration is the scope of the magazine, which would necessarily depend on its need. There need be no literary attempts, but the paper should give three things: a record of the life of the University, a record of the life of the graduates, a medium of communication and an opportunity for the inter-change of opinions between the two bodies...
This is an experiment, and present arrangements and its future scope will depend largely on the demand for it. The members of the faculty are ready to receive applications for the course and it is very much desired that all men in the university who think of taking the course next year should consult within the week with either Professor Shaler or Dr. Sargent about the matter, so that some idea may be formed of the probable size of the classes, and that final arrangements may be made for them. So far, some half dozen men have signified their intention...
...General Introduction. - The place of Science; of Natural History; of Botany. The scope of Botany. Divisions of the Science of Botany. - Material at the disposal of the city and of the country teacher. - General aim; to compel the pupil to see through his own eyes...