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Word: ascertained (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Treasurer Morgan showed that our treasury had been badly depleted by the Oxford race expenses, and that it would be very hard work raising the funds necessary to defray the expenses of a trans-Atlantic trip. Therefore, before any propositions were made to Harvard, it was thought proper to ascertain the cost of the trip...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: News from the Cambridge Crew. | 5/7/1887 | See Source »

...some means of association and acquaintance with those already well started on a career in this city. A meeting place for Harvard men visiting the city was also regarded as a desirable thing. Accordingly the matter was referred to the executive committee last fall. Pains were taken to ascertain the general sentiment of the club, which proved to be very favorable, and finally a house was taken. The club has just been incorporated and newly organized, and at the annual meeting, which takes place at Delmonico's next Friday evening, it will be fairly launched on its new career...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Harvard Club's House. | 4/26/1887 | See Source »

...petitions for changes in the elective studies presented before 12 m. on Monday, January 24th, have been acted upon and are in the hands of the secretary. Petitioners should call at once and ascertain what further action is necessary in their cases...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fact and Rumor. | 1/28/1887 | See Source »

...petitions for changes in elective studies presented before 12 M., Saturday, Jan 15, have been acted upon and are now in the hands of the secretary. Petitioners should call at once and ascertain what further action is necessary in their cases...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fact and Rumor. | 1/21/1887 | See Source »

...restrictions laid down for the direction of the student are few and the suggestions for his guidance still fewer. He is limited in making his choice to "those studies which his previous training qualifies him to pursue," but it does not appear that any systematic method is employed to ascertain the qualification. It seems to remain largely in the discretion of the teachers. There are certain courses that can be taken only with the consent of the instructor, and certain courses which can be taken only after others have been pursued that are preparatory for them. The elective courses open...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A Criticism of Harvard. | 1/5/1887 | See Source »

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