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...time of the formation of the Highland Railroad Company. The Metropolitan had almost entirely disregarded the numerous petitions and requests of its patrons, until the Highland Railroad Company was formed and equipped, and we now see the effects of a healthy competition in the best horse-railroad system and equipments of any city in the Union. We would urge all students, and others who are interested, to sign the petition of the Charles River Company, believing that competition will add to the comforts of all who have occasion to use the cars...
...public appears to be in a mood for a thorough discussion of the American college and university system, at this time. In this week's Nation, the question is again considered, Beloit and Oberlin both taking their say on the matter. The Beliot correspondent appears to have a reasonable appreciation of the true status of the subject, and advances several plausible theories as to the proper relations of the terms college and university. "The name university," he says, "ought to represent an institution where not rudiments but sciences are taught by specialists, and where the learners are responsible young...
...confusion of ideas and of statement that the attempt to answer him is rather hopeless. It is to be regretted that such petty envy and calumniation in this matter should be shown by college men of any sort. It is simply misrepresentation and misstatement to say of Harvard's system that "It dazzles us with the rich variety of electives, and, somehow, produces the impression that a student can take them all in the four years." It would certainly be a very foolish person who would receive such an idea. Further: "The idea that a certain amount of information...
...examination in the first class for the mathematical tripos at Cambridge University lasts for nine days, six hours each day. And yet complaint is made of the hardships endured under the examination system in America...
...elevated railway system, as invented by Capt. Joe V. Meigs, will be explained to the public by working models, stereopticon views, etc., at Lyceum Hall, Monday evening, Feb. 20, at 7.30 o'clock. The public are earnestly invited to attend, as it will be one of the most interesting addresses ever given in Cambridge. Ladies and gentlemen are both invited to attend. Admission free...