Word: aptness
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Donald (4) does not reach out far enough, faces his oar over too far; is slow on the shoot and is apt to catch late...
...acting on the whole was very good, though rather irregular, but considering that the Cercle has lost the services of three of last year's principal characters, Knoblauch, Schurz and Pitts, it was very satisfactory. The play chosen, however, is apt to lag a little in places, though some of the situations are extremely good...
When one reads in the Catalogue the description of the prizes which may be contested for annually by members of the University he is apt to be somewhat surprised that there is not a more general interest displayed in competing for them, and that there is not greater distinction for those to whom they are awarded. There are more prizes in academic and scientific subjects offered here than at any other American university, but students of other institutions take a vastly greater interest in what is offered them in this field. Although upwards of fifteen hundred dollars is offered annually...
...autumn and then there is no special occasion at which the names of the winners are announced together. As a result most students never even hear the names of those who take prizes and men who may have worked for what they thought was a badge of distinction, are apt to feel that they have worked in vain. The CRIMSON would like to have the names of prize winners announced at Commencement together with those of the honor men and all who receive degrees. In this way, better than any other, would these men be brought into prominence and given...
...showed marked improvement; the men are not so awkward in sliding as at first, although they are still very slow at starting. The fielding is rather cleaner and the men seem to be learning how to handle the ball. On the other hand, the throwing, especially after fumbles is apt to be very wild. S. W. Lewis 1900, H. Foster '98, and A. Davis '98 have been taking turns at playing first base and of these Lewis has so far showed up rather the best, although the others have been doing well...