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GOETHE'S FAUST. 
SYLLABUS OF LECTURE BY REV. J. ERSKINE RISK, M.A. 
(Read February 23rd, 1882.) 
Goethe's mystification as to the object of his Faust. Different 
opinions as to the real object. The question decided by analysis 
of the plan. Limitation of "The Tragedy of Faust," as com- 
pared with the previous " Fragment." The two divisions of the 
first part. Selections — First, from the philosophic part; and 
second, from the episode of Marguerite. Relation of the Wal- 
purgis Night and the Intermezzo to the poem. Is the tragedy a 
work of art? In what point of view may it be so regarded? 
Faust's discontent. Mephistophiles' bye-play, and final defeat, as 
revealed at the end of the second part. The great charm of 
"Faust," and the causes of that fascination. Goethe's best work 
of art considered as his autobiography. The promise of the pro- 
logue was that "God should lead Faust into light." And so 
Goethe dies with the cry upon his lips, " Light, more light ! " 
And he had it at last. 
WHAT TO EAT, WHAT TO DRINK, AND WHAT 
TO AVOID. 
SYLLABUS OF LECTURE BY MR. W. SQUARE, F.R.C.S., F.R.G.S. 
(Read March 2nd, 1882.) 
Diet considered in relation to the various ages of man — infancy, 
youth, manhood, old age. The way to live properly. Diet con- 
sidered in relation to health. Variety. The diet of other nations 
besides our own. What to drink. Water, tea, coffee, &c. Milk. 
Alcohol : even the statistics not yet understood. Conclusion. 
