Word: barer
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...disposed to speak in terms of disparagement of our own college, nor to under-rate the indisputable advantages of a university, but we would ask that this unavoidable barer be reduced to a minimum and that between instructor and student there exist a closer and more friendly relation. Many of our professors recognize this need and have endeavored to become better acquainted with the students by setting apart one or more evenings a week for formal receptions. The effect of this upon both must be most excellent. If an instructor sees that there are those who look...
...spring and too soon after rains, and above all, too much for any sod to stay good. Last year the two courts by the society building had scarcely a blade of grass left on them, and they were by far the best. Indeed, if we cannot have turfintact, "the barer the better" is the rule. It is folly then to expect the Tennis Association to provide good grass courts...