Word: actually
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...dispute, siding with Dr. McCosh in favor of a certain amount of Greek and Latin as required, although Boston University cannot be said to have acquired a reptation for great strength in the Greek and Latin classics. The only way of settling a controversy like this is by actual experiment, continued long enough to show positive results. The experience of other countries will not serve us, for in every case there will be found governmental oversight of universities or some condition which does not obtain in the United States. The discretion which President Eliot thinks a youth is able...
...Mattie Sargent, aboard which the freshmen were assembled under their red and white colors, and the Curlew, upon which was a large party of undergraduates and ladies. Upon reaching the bridge the party whiled away the inevitable long interval between the time announced for the start and the actual appearance of the crews. At this time the condition of the water was all that could be desired, though the fine, steady rain was far from comfortable for either contestants or spectators. At 1.15 the draw swung back and the junior crew shot through the opening, when, to the surprise...
...will be seen that the course at the Naval Academy is very comprehensive, and embraces all that is required to make a young man of good ability a capable and well informed naval officer. The readiness and experience requisite for the higher grades which can be gained only by actual service, must come in after years, and, as it comes the young officer finds greater responsibilities placed upon him, and broader fields of action opening before...
...figures in the first table show the prices at which it has been possible for members of the university to board at Memorial. These figures do not, however, represent the actual prices paid by students for board...
...Holmes Field, east of the track, at an expense of $300. One of these courts will be chosen as pattern for 30 more clay courts, which will be laid out during this present summer on various parts of Homes and Jarvis Fields. The durability, tested by the experiment of actual play during the spring, and the general satisfaction, will determine which of the five courts is to be chosen as a model. These five clay courts will be ready for play by the middle of April, and the turf courts will be ready early in May. The association will temporarily...