Wisconsin Journal of Education, Volume 9The Association, 1879 - Education |
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... principal means of transportation , and serve to relieve the tedium and monotony of his lessons . If he cannot see snakes fifteen feet long , sliding amid tropical foliage , or the king of the Cannibal Islands enjoying his evening meal ...
... principal means of transportation , and serve to relieve the tedium and monotony of his lessons . If he cannot see snakes fifteen feet long , sliding amid tropical foliage , or the king of the Cannibal Islands enjoying his evening meal ...
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... principal Irish and Scottish colleges , and many societies exist for the collection and pre- servation of the literary remains . But especially in Ireland have these efforts been made . Prof. Eugene O'Curry ( 1796-1862 ) , with whom the ...
... principal Irish and Scottish colleges , and many societies exist for the collection and pre- servation of the literary remains . But especially in Ireland have these efforts been made . Prof. Eugene O'Curry ( 1796-1862 ) , with whom the ...
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... principal Irish MSS . we may mention : ( 1 ) The Book of the Brehon Laws , containing the principal laws of Milesian Ireland , as administered by the Brehons , or judges . This code , transcribed at an early date , was revised by St ...
... principal Irish MSS . we may mention : ( 1 ) The Book of the Brehon Laws , containing the principal laws of Milesian Ireland , as administered by the Brehons , or judges . This code , transcribed at an early date , was revised by St ...
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... principal of Wilkesbarre academy , and he now engaged as instructor therein . He continued in that office very successfully for one year , when he resigned to enter upon another course of study ; this time , in the theological seminary ...
... principal of Wilkesbarre academy , and he now engaged as instructor therein . He continued in that office very successfully for one year , when he resigned to enter upon another course of study ; this time , in the theological seminary ...
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... of an institution of learning . One and perhaps the principal source of difficulty , lies in the absence of 2- Vol . IX . - No. 1 that sympathy and co - operation which are best supplied SKETCHES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN . 17.
... of an institution of learning . One and perhaps the principal source of difficulty , lies in the absence of 2- Vol . IX . - No. 1 that sympathy and co - operation which are best supplied SKETCHES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN . 17.
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Page 214 - What constitutes a state? Not high-raised battlement or labored mound, Thick wall or moated gate ; Not cities proud, with spires and turrets crowned ; Not bays and broad-armed ports, Where, laughing at the storm, rich navies ride ; Not starred and spangled courts, Where low-browed baseness wafts perfume to pride. No : MEN, high-minded MEN...
Page 289 - The University of Michigan." ohject*< Sec. 2. The objects of the university shall be to provide the inhabitants of the state with the means of acquiring a thorough knowledge of the various branches of literature, science and the arts.
Page 33 - Crosse, then offered the following resolution, which was adopted : Resolved, That it is the sense of this...
Page 479 - Bohemia, &c. &c. In less than half a minute, the ridge of that grand central elevation which separates the waters that flow north-west into the German ocean, from those that flow north into the Baltic, and south-east into the Black Sea, w.as presented to view, — executed almost as beautifully as an engraving.
Page 479 - With a few more flourishes, the rivers flowed onwards towards their several terminations ; and, by another succession of dots, new cities sprang up along their banks. By this time the children had become as much excited as though they had been present at a world-making. They rose in their seats, they flung out both hands, their eyes kindled, and their voices became almost vociferous, as they cried out the names of the different places, which, under the magic of the teacher's crayon, rose into view....
Page 252 - Never let them perceive that they can vex you or make you lose your self-command. 7. If they give way to petulance and temper, wait till they are calm, and then gently reason with them on the impropriety of their conduct. 8. Remember that a little present punishment when the occasion arises is much more effectual than the threatening of a greater punishment should the fault be renewed.
Page 302 - ... disfigure the child, or cause any other permanent injury, may be pronounced in itself immoderate, as not only being unnecessary for, but inconsistent with, the purpose for which correction is authorized.
Page 440 - The longer I live, the more I am certain that the great difference between men, between the feeble and the powerful, the great and the insignificant, is energy — invincible determination ; a purpose once fixed and then death or victory. That quality will do anything that can be done in this world, and no talents, no circumstances, no opportunities, will make a two-legged creature a man without it.