Word: afforded
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...were willing to give their time to the work of composition. There has never been a lack of good songs but by the new scheme it is hoped that this year there will be a larger and better collection to choose from. Professor Paine's courses in Music afford a good training in composition, and there are undoubtedly many in college who understand the subject well enough to write songs of the required standard...
...graduate contribution by Mr. Edward Fuller discusses the proposed shortening of the term. The author opposes it because he fears that it will lower the Harvard standard; and because he thinks that professional men can well afford to spend their additional year in maturing their judgment. "His reason is sentimental-even illogical" in places. and he hardly makes as strong a case as might be expected. He returns at the end to "sentiment considerations to find the strongest ground of opposition to the proposed change;" for" it is primarily and essentially a concession to the vulgarizing spirit...
...that the fall athletic season has begun and foot-ball has been fairly started, it seems time to bring up for consideration the annual hare and hounds runs of the H. A. A. These runs have served three distinct and valuable purposes in past years-to afford an afternoon of delightful sport, to give the participants the best of athletic training, and to develope material for the Mott Haven team. During the last few days we have heard many express a wish for the revival of the sport. and signify their desire to participate in cross country runs. Indeed...
...held its first social meeting of the year in the association rooms in Lawrence hall last evening. The object of the meeting was to afford old and incoming members an opportunity of getting acquainted with each other. The meeting was addressed by Professor Palmer. He spoke in a very helpful way of the association work, its benefits, and how they may be improved; its dangers and how they may be successfully met; and of the purpose which should animate every member as an individual and as one of an association. After Professor Palmer, Rev. Mr. McKennan, of Manchester, Eng, spoke...
...earnestly desired to thank those gentlemen who have been so kind as to contribute and also those who have been willing to give their time at a season when they could ill afford...