WE have heard of some men who, by the present arrangement, are unfortunate enough to have three examinations in two consecutive days, and of one who has five in three days. We fully appreciate the fact that it is not easy to make out the schedule, and that no arrangement, however good, would be perfectly satisfactory to everybody. These cases, however, seem to deserve especial attention, inasmuch as the consecutive examinations are of course no test of whether the man has worked faithfully during the past term. We do not believe that any one, however thorough his knowledge, could do justice to five subjects in five successive mornings and afternoons. The test is only one of mental and physical endurance, and a severe one at that. The crowding of Junior metaphysics and logic into the morning and afternoon of the same day seems peculiarly unfortunate for those who wish to anticipate the logic. Since the Faculty refused to grant a petition for a change, signed by many of the Junior Class, they doubtless have their own reasons for this arrangement.
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PROPERTY FOR HARVARD COLLEGE.