Word: bachelors
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...interest, the compilers of these documents proceed to set down a statement of the number of profane swearers, of habitual imbibers of intoxicating drink, and of those who have occasionally drunk to excess. They have not yet arrived at the point of inquiry of the candidates for the bachelor's degree whether they have been guilty of adultery or perjury or forgery; but the questions on which they do seek information are in some cases only a degree less insulting to those to whom they are addressed. The information of this sort which they collect and spread before the public...
Girl graduates in England wear gowns precisely like those worn by University men, and made by the same tailor. At present they have only donned the B. A., or Bachelor of Arts robes, which is black and brown, and the B. S. C., or Bachelor of Science, which is yellow and black, but no doubt in turn they will attain to those of higher degree. - [Telgram.] If the gowns are becoming to the young ladies no doubt thousands of the sex will endeavor to attain a title just to see how they would look in the robes. This will make...
...first two years' work may proceed to graduation. Under this system the student devotes his time to a limited number of favorite studies under the direction of a committee of the faculty, and after two years submits himself to a thorough examination, which, if passed, entitles him to a bachelor's degree; if very proficient, and upon presenting a meritorious thesis, the candidate attains at once the master's degree...
...Wells, president of the Oxford University Athletic Club, England, on Dec. 18, took his Bachelor's degree. Last season he beat W. G. George off the mark at the Exeter sports in a half-mile race, and later on in the University sports he defeated Eyre by eight yards...
...Paris. From the crusades came the idea of civil law, and the degree of Dr. was bestowed upon graduates of the University of Bologna, while that of Master of Arts was from Paris University after the graduates had completed the study of the seven liberal arts. The degree of Bachelor of Arts was instituted first by Gregory...