The Addresses and Proceedings Connected with the Semi-centennial Celebration of Marietta College, June 28-July 1, 1885E. R. Alderman, 1885 - 232 pages |
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... means of this institution of learning , so signal an ex- pression of the approbation of God cannot fail to be the occasion of devout gratitude to Him and of increased ardor in the work . In the same report they say : The honor of ...
... means of this institution of learning , so signal an ex- pression of the approbation of God cannot fail to be the occasion of devout gratitude to Him and of increased ardor in the work . In the same report they say : The honor of ...
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... means they laid large plans , exhibiting a faith that seems almost sublime . Of these early Trustees , only two survive : Mr. Douglas Putnam , one of the founders , and Rev. Dr. Addison Kingsbury , a member since 1838. There is not an ...
... means they laid large plans , exhibiting a faith that seems almost sublime . Of these early Trustees , only two survive : Mr. Douglas Putnam , one of the founders , and Rev. Dr. Addison Kingsbury , a member since 1838. There is not an ...
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... means of knowing from published documents . The probability is that the num- ber of graduates , taking all the colleges , is much less than half the number that enter . The only college , so far as I know , whose general catalogue ...
... means of knowing from published documents . The probability is that the num- ber of graduates , taking all the colleges , is much less than half the number that enter . The only college , so far as I know , whose general catalogue ...
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... It is not strange that the friends of an institution should desire for it large classes . This is an indication of pros- perity obvious enough to the most simple . But , as a test of excellence , it is by no means trustworthy . 30 .
... It is not strange that the friends of an institution should desire for it large classes . This is an indication of pros- perity obvious enough to the most simple . But , as a test of excellence , it is by no means trustworthy . 30 .
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Marietta College. of excellence , it is by no means trustworthy . The desire for large numbers is a temptation to make the terms of admission too easy to adapt the requirements to the attainments or lack of attainments of the candidate ...
Marietta College. of excellence , it is by no means trustworthy . The desire for large numbers is a temptation to make the terms of admission too easy to adapt the requirements to the attainments or lack of attainments of the candidate ...
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