Word: bettering
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...seemed to agree that they should be acquired before men enter college. That is why we consider Mr. Castle's appointment as a step decidedly in the right direction, towards the cleansing of the English taught, or rather left untaught, in the elementary schools. If-now a demand for better English is accompanied with a liberal system of entrance requirements such as Harvard has introduced, we can see the demolition of the above argument that college demands shut out proper training in English...
...quite evident from several circumstances surrounding the football game with Holy Cross that the spectators as well as the players are gradually rounding into from. The cheering Saturday was loud and clean cut, and the singing, though far from excellent, was better than is usually expected on first trial before any mass meetings have been held. Surely these achievements may be taken as presaging the development of a backing such as the communications printed in this issue call far. With the Princeton game coming over the horizon, Wednesday's mass meeting should see such enthusiasm as will mean that Harvard...
...intends to go to sign the books and accept the schedule as planned in order that the majority may be able to enjoy the opportunity. Last year Princeton sent up a large contingent, and we should consider it our duty not only to do as much and better, but to give our team the best backing it has ever had on the Princeton field. Every man should consider the success of this undertaking not only in the light of his pleasure, but also as a duty to the team and the college. O. G. SAXON...
...noon commons we have a great plenty of roast goose. Probably every one in the hall (which amounted to eight or ten) might have been bought for a dollar. Indeed, I never saw such tough, raw-boned, shocking, ill-looking animals ever placed upon a table. I hope something better will come tomorrow...
...them. When this argument was advanced to the officers of the association, however, they assured us that in return for the raise a large additional service will be rendered. If this actually proves to be the case, then the change will be justified. The officers should understand the situation better than anyone else, and so their decision should not be passed on until it has been given a fair trial...