Word: benefit
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...School has reaped the benefit of an additional income by increased opportunities for instruction. The average age of college graduates when admitted is 23, of non-graduates 22. The proportion of Harvard B. A's. is increasing; graduates of other colleges and non-graduates are diminishing in number. The practice of doing three years' work in two is dying...
...recovered from the blow they received when certain men, sure that they knew all there was to know, refused to take the advice of their elders. The unwisdom of that old way is perfectly understood now. Graduates are urged to come out here and to give our teams the benefit of their experience. We have found that their help is necessary...
...Doctor of Alcantara," a comic opera, will be presented for the benefit of the Rowing Club of the University of Pennsylvania. The performance is in charge of a committee of graduates and friends...
...able to find no one who understands rowing and coaching as well as Bancroft. There are others who might fill the position but none whom we can think of who would be willing to devote his time, to become a professional teacher of rowing, even for the benefit of the Harvard crews. We sincerely hope that the proper man will be found before the end of the month and that our rowing interests will soon be placed on the path leading to the longed-for victory on the water...
...Jour. Econ., Apr. 1890. p. 314, and Forum, Oct. 1890, p. 169. Report of the Sec'y of Treas. 1889, pp. LIV to LVI. b. We are drifting toward a single silver standard while gold is the standard of international trade. c. The whole country is taxed for the benefit of silver miners...