Word: aims
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...certain to result in the deterioration and possible dissolution of any organization. In the case of a bicycle club especially is there need of an active interest among the officers. It is only by a personal interest which arises from the sport itself, and has as its highest aim the promotion of that sport that the officers of any athletic society can hope to fulfill their duties properly and perpetuate the organization...
...medicine particularly a man is confined to his work, and he is unfortunate who cannot find his enjoyment in this work. While a physician should always have in mind the great object of the profession, - the doing of good to his fellowmen, - there is still to be regarded the aim of earning a livelihood. With this aim the world gets along better than if all men were distinguished philanthropists. Abroad, the profession is under supervision of government. Here the government exercises no control, except in the matter of signing certificates of insanity. It may be better...
...somewhat mistaken as to the object in changing the marking system from one of percentages to one of broad classifications. He thinks that the purpose is to "alleviate the burden of examinations." Unless we greatly err, the matter of alleviating the burden does not come into the question; the aim is merely to mark more justly. As a rule, it will be easier to decide whether a blue book is fair or good than it will be to determine the exact per cent. which it deserves. For this reason then the Conference Committee recommended the change. Of course...
...catches too hard and swings back too far. He does not use his shoulders well and is slow in starting forward. His stroke has little power in it. No. 2 pulls a ragged, uneven stroke. Each motion is separate and distinct, and all are jerky. He should aim at a smoother stroke. His jerkiness is especially noticeable at the beginning of the recover. He tries to come forward quickly and rather overdoes It, getting a sort of a jump. He works too hard. Bow does not row his elbows into his sides well. He has many of the characteristics...
...hardly necessary to say, perhaps, that none of these events, such as the horizontal or parallel bar performances, will be competitive, the aim is simply to give an exhibition of what is done in the gymnasium, and that only...