Word: aid
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...last move of the authorities in regard to athletics. After our being without any trainer for two years, and being in a state of suspense all that time as to the probability of ever getting such a man, the authorities have at last selected a gentleman to oversee and aid the men training for the games and contests of the H. A. A. As far as we can learn at present Mr. Lathrop's duties are to be confined to the so-called track athletics and, perhaps, some gymnasium work...
...through the doors and fill up the seats of Saunder's Theatre. Many ladies also were present, among whom the thoughtful faces of our Annex maidens might easily be perceived, who had come forth from that sole remnant of antiquity which Cambridge can boast of-the Appian Way-to aid in applauding the unveiling of the new statue of John Harvard, the founder. Punctually at three o'clock the stage of the theatre began to be filled with those who were to take an active part in the unveiling ceremonies. Among these were President Eliot, Mr. Bridge, the donor...
...large number of such exhibitions lend variety to the display. The general committee are endeavoring to add as many novelties as they are able; but the worth of the display must depend largely on private individuals. Every suggestion of a suitable device will no doubt receive attention and aid in making this the finest turnout which Harvard students have ever sent into a parade...
...Economy and subjects akin to them are reserved for later reading. Modern languages and Science are given the preparatory schools as their proper sphere. Whether the conservative ideas of President Porter have been formulated into the recent unquestionably radical reforms at Yale, or whether the changes were simply to aid the "outside individual efforts" of the students is an open question. But it is contended that the degree of Ph. D. covers all the radical tendencies of President Eliot's theory and that Harvard in her radicalism is simply leading the way for a speedy deterioration of the degree...
...association has now entered upon a new life. The best track in America has been placed at its disposal by the aid of the placed at its disposal by the aid of the corporation and other subscribers. This entails a greater expense, and the large expenses for improved seats in the gymnasium and a debt of $1000 to the corporation, all of which our treasurer will probably have something to say about, make it necessary for the association to increase its receipts if possible. It might be well, therefore, to charge a higher price for admission to the winter meetings...