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...covering all the old ivy-mantel Schloss, rich in historic interest and tradition. There is a singular fascination in the dreamy quiet of the place, essentially old-world in its nature ; and unless you possess exceptional strength of will you gradually yield to the influence of the Siren spell...
...expressed in the preparatory schools, as it was readily seen that the same change must be made there if the pupils were to be fitted for Harvard. The English method was held up as important on account of its analogy to the English language, enabling beginners to remember and spell Latin words more easily. However, the disadvantages which the representatives of these schools met upon entering Harvard and other colleges where the new method was used soon induced the authorities of the schools to change the pronounciation to the new but more correct method. As Exeter is largely...
...their cheers begin with the "rah, rah, rah," and are distinguished from one another by different additions. The students of Columbia repeat each letter of the name of their college, and seem to think they have done well in convincing those who hear their revolting cheet that they can spell at least one word correctly. The Williams students finish their cheer with the words "Willyums, yams, yums," and the students...
...Nature seems to cast a spell...
What man can tell the potent spell...