DISCUSSION. 587 
scientific studies over the classics for the development of the true man. I do not antici- 
pate that any particular study will make an untruthful man true. Over and above the 
ase of books or of science is the impression made by the instructor upon the student. 
The manner of the instructor, the impressions given out, his zeal in his subject, the 
ability to excite an interest in problems for study, will be remembered by the student 
ong after books are forgotten. These impressions may be useful in forming his char- 
acter after the instructor has passed away. 
Many of us remember the growth of scientific and technical subjects almost from the 
first. Barly in the history of the subject, one of the first great movements was the 
establishment of scientific courses in colleges, which consisted chiefly of mathematical 
and scientific studies already in the old classical courses, and made a three years’ course. 
Now the literature is so extensive, and text-books on science so numerous, there is a 
temptation and tendency to ¢ cram.” This process is to be deprecated. Each professor 
lesires that the student shall learn so much ; he too often assigns vastly more than it is 
possible for him to digest or even absorb. A less number of pages. or even of topics, 
w#ith more thoroughness in attainments, 1s desirable.