...himself, it is commonly found that it is dear to very few others. The one thing needful in a catalogue of subjects is instant facility of reference; and...occasional modifications where there seemed to be an overruling reason for it. This method has one undeniable advantage over all others — it is its own...

...were present: Messrs. WT Porter, Cincinnati; David A. Boody, Brooklyn; Joseph E. Beals, Middleboro, (Mass); Deloraine P. Corey, Maiden; Frank E. Woodward,...occasional modifications where there seemed to be an overruling reason for it. This method has one undeniable advantage over all others — it is its own...

...himself, it is commonly found that it is clear to very few others. The one thing needful in a catalogue of subjects is instant facility of reference ; and...with the bridge that carries him safely over." The argument against classification is, however, too strongly stated. Any reasonable system of classification...

...In any such classification any arrangement except the alphabetical one must, from the nature of the case, be purely arbitrary. While every man can construct...occasional modifications where there seemed to be an overruling reason for it. This method has one undeniable advantage over all others — it is its own...

...himself, it is commonly found that it is clear to very few others. The one thing needful in a catalogue of subjects is instant facility of reference; and...occasional modifications where there seemed to be an overruling reason for it. This method has one undeniable advantage over all others — it is its own...

...distribution of material, will suit those critical judges who have favorite theories of classification. The alphabetical arrangement of topics has been adopted...general alphabet and under each subordinate head, so far as it s;;e:ii3d posible to combine the utmost facility of reference with a general unity of...