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...explained the formation of the beds of rock on the earth's surface; formation of glaciers and the theories of their movement; volcanoes, their source and causes," &c., &c., in detail. "The third hour of the course will be devoted, while the mild weather lasts, to work in the various quarries near Cambridge. This work will consist of collecting specimens, drawing maps, &c. During the cold weather, the work will be in drawing models of various sections of the country. The examination on the field work will be held separately from the examination on the two-hour course, and will...
...various spellings of the name borne by our Chinese professor could be collected, they would form a large and extensive volume; the following specimen is from the College Argus: "Prof. Ko Kun Hun receives a salary of $200 per month. He has seven little ko-ku-nuts in his family...
...hope that this is not the only instance where the instructor will perceive the wisdom of giving a broad and general idea of the whole subject rather than the minute examination of a small portion. While mentioning this subject, we would revert to the questionable custom of various professors in withholding marks, or delaying giving them out beyond a reasonable length of time. If students are obliged to work for marks, they should at least have the satisfaction of having them as early as possible...
...have not missed. The person thus employed, when questioned, said that he thought it was customary, and if not, that it ought to be. This inconvenience surely merits the attention of the Faculty, and we would suggest that a telephone would give great facility of communication between the various museums and University. But whether this suggestion is acted upon or not, we see no reason why grievances such as these should recur...
...question has more than once been asked, Why is it that the English surpass us in athletic sports? Various reasons have been assigned, among the most important of which are, the greater facilities for training, the high standard of English physique, and a hereditary excellence. All of these are undoubtedly true causes, although we may safely affirm that our opportunities at Harvard now equal, if they do not surpass, those of any English University; but the most telling cause of all is the greater amount of pluck among their athletes...