Word: arguments
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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SOPHOMORE THEMES.Theme XI will be due on Thursday, April 29. Subject: An Argument...
Last evening Mr. Samuel Eliot read an essay on "The Relation of Forests to Rain-fall and Water Supply," before an appreciative audience in Sever 3. Mr. Eliot followed out a line of argument which was based upon the facts of observation rather than on a plausible theory. The lands of the Mediterranean were once called the gardens of the world, but to day these once fertile fields have become arid deserts. What has been the cause of the great climatic change, whereby these countries have lost their former power to produce large crops, and no longer are able...
...favorably received at Exeter and Williston, and was encouraged by the Princetonian, Yale News, and CRIMSON. It was thought that the rivalry engendered between the schools would give increased interest to the sport, and at the same time would develop promising candidates for the different college nines. No argument was brought forward against the formation of a league, but want of interest at some of the schools whose support was necessary and lack of vigorous action by the leaders are the causes of the apparent failure. It is earnestly hoped that further consideration and more determined efforts another year will...
...junior double theme is due today. Subject: An Exposition and Argument...
...double theme which may be substituted for themes X and XI will be due on Thursday, April 22. It should comprise both Exposition and Argument, and should be not less than ten pages long. Every one who has not yet given Mr. Clymer notice of his topic, is requested to do so at once...