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...fund with which it is intended to build a new Scientific School building, are so far very encouraging. We have often dwelt upon the insufficiency of our Scientific School as an institution, but not upon its accommodations. It seems, however, that the matter has been grasped from the latter standpoint, and that with a new building a reaction for the better upon the Scientific School itself is expected. The philosophy is good; for noblesse oblige. We must therefore take an interest in this new enterprise, and trust that a beneficent alumni, stimulated by the recent celebration, will continue...
...lighter literature, which the Princeton theatricals have affected. Prof. Croswell gives a charming sketch of the old Greek epigrammatist. The second meaty article in this number is Mr. Houghton's admirable review of the poet Browning's work. The criticism is very thorough and taken from no one-sided standpoint either. It is given in Mr. Houghton's clear manner and is a strong addition to the columns of the Monthly...
...Franklyn Sargent, Director of the New York School of Acting, lectures this evening in Sanders on "elocution in a collegiate course of study." Mention has already been made of the value of this lecture if heard with an idea to learn, but even from the standpoint of entertainment it promises to be of a high order. The great interest which the lecture of last week excited in all who heard it, will in all probability be equalled in the lecture of this evening. Mr. Sargent is widely and favorably known as a master in his profession and is fully competent...
...lecture last evening by Mr. Lodge was a fitting close to one of the most entertaining and instructive course of lectures to which the students have listened for some time. It was well that the use of leisure time should be considered from, so to speak, a professional standpoint. The lecturer recognized the tendency of our present mode of life toward a life of leisure combined with, and comprehended in sensible, remunerative work. It is the duty of every man who is blessed with an opportunity to rest from the sterner duties of life to so cultivate...
...debate at the Union to night will be discussed from the standpoint of the future welfare of the British Empire. The leaders are as follows: Affirmative, P. L. Campbell, '86, T. H. Proctor, '89; negative, G. P. F. Hobson, '86, J. W. Richardson...