Word: ascertained
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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There has been some inquiry lately among the directors of the Harvard Dining Association to ascertain the sentiment in regard to any further extension of the hotel system. There was a very general expression of opinion in opposition to any extension. We understand that the corporation may petition to be allowed to convert five more club tables into general tables. It is this proposition that has met with such general opposition, mainly, it seems, on account of a feeling that if five more general tables were added this year, that would mean a few more next year...
...publisher of the Outing, accidentally shot himself on Tuesday, in Albany. His home is in New York, but he was spending the recess with friends in Albany. He was alone in his room when the accident occurred, and has been unconscious ever since, so that it is impossible to ascertain just how it occurred. From the location of the wound, the shooting is supposed to have been accidental, the bullet having passed through the abdomen...
...they would discern more and more the traces of unearthly majesty about him; they would witness from time to time his trial under the various events of life and would still find, whether they looked above or below, that he rose higher and was based deeper than they could ascertain by measurement. Then, at length, with astonishment and fear, they would become aware that Christ's presence was before them and would glorify God in His servant.' There can be no better words to describe, the power of Newman's own personality over the generation which loved him and mourns...
...University of Minnesota has adopted a new plan of selecting speakers for commencement. There will be a series of oratorical contests during the year, to ascertain the oratorical merits of the senior class. The ten members standing highest in these contests will represent the class as orators on the commencement stage. Honor men will not appear unless they be numbered among...
...held. The board recommended that no 'varsity crew should be placed on the water this year on account of the lack of money, and the entire want of interest that Columbia shows in athletics. It was provided however that a mass-meeting of the students should be held to ascertain the opinion of the college at large. Five men of last year's crew are still in college but the three best of these, McKee, Prince, and Pomeroy will be unable to row. There will certainly be a freshman crew, and the candidates will begin active training...