Word: beginnings
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...benefit of the Shaksperian and Homeric readings, and of the lectures on French literature; like Oliver Twist, we cry for "more." We hope the Faculty will find it possible to supply our need in this matter by a course of weekly lectures, given in the evening if necessary, to begin in the not distant future...
...country, and, to effect this, they intend only to offer such instruction as does not usually come within the limits of an undergraduate's course. The chief object is, not to enable boys to forestall the regular work of a professional school in order that they may begin their practice at an early age, but to promote learning by encouraging young graduates to continue their studies. By offering large salaries and the prospect of having students who are intelligent and eager to learn, they hope to attract professors of the highest scholarship, who will be obliged to keep...
...tournament will begin on Tuesday evening, the 19th inst. Those wishing to enter are requested to send their names to Mr. F. L. Green, Secretary, M. 55, enclosing the admission fee of fifty cents, and stating at what hours during the ensuing fortnight they will be at liberty to play. A "tabular view" of the games to be played will be posted in the rooms on Tuesday morning, and the list of entries will be closed at 6 P. M., Monday. All games must be played in the rooms of the Chess Club...
...obviously unjust to permit one man to monopolize them; but when almost all such books are retained now on the shelves, it would increase the benefits of the Library to make exceptions and encourage critical and careful investigation, which a few good men would not be slow to begin if they only had the necessary books at hand...
...Monday next much important business will come before the Club with reference to a definitive arrangement for the future, and it is hoped that every member will be present. The lecture will begin promptly at half past seven o'clock...