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EDITORS DAILY CRIMSON:-I was somewhat astonished to read the editorial which appeared in your issue of Wednesday pertaining to Memorial Hall. I deem it my duty to answer it and explain each point...
...briefly summoned up by saying that the amount of Latin to be read would be diminished, while the Greek and Latin composition which has been a lion in the path to so many generations of freshmen, might be altogether avoided. The French, German, and English work would also be somewhat increased in difficulty. In fact, one of the objects sought in the proposed change is the improvement of the work in English, both preparatory to, and after entering college This improvement in English is a favorite scheme of President Eliot's, who once remarked...
...ELEMENTARY.1. English-(The amount of reading to be somewhat increased...
...income, and is at liberty to pursue almost any course of study. In some extreme cases, unfortunately, he simply receives his money very regularly, and does little to improve his scholarship or to advance learning and culture. The fellows of a college form its governing body, corresponding somewhat to our overseers...
...years ago that the boating interest at Brown University occupied a prominent position among the other recognized sports. Lately, however, the record of the Brown crew has become somewhat obscure. In fact, the only branch of athletics to which the Rhode Island college has given strong support is base-ball. It seems, however, that an effort is to be made to restore rowing to its old position of prominence, and the following clipping from the Brunonian would seem to show that this effort bids fair to attain success...