Word: buttings
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Dates: during 1873-1873
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A Norwich paper, in talking of the course on the Thames, says, that in the latter part of the afternoon there are seldom more than ripples of an inch high, and often it is perfectly calm; but what is meant by the words "ripples" and "seldom" and "often calm" it...
A deduction of eight is made for being absent or tardy at a recitation. It certainly seems that this rule will decrease the number of those who are tardy, but increase those who are absent; for if a person who has perhaps not prepared his lesson finds himself late, he...
The Hudson above Troy has been mentioned, but, like Saratoga, it is out of the way, and has not even the advantage of still water, which can be had at Saratoga. At all events, let the courses be thoroughly and impartially considered. Let not the decision be left until the...
There are some important changes since last year. Students have now to obtain seventy-five per cent of the maximum mark in any elective study in order to get on the "Rank List," which is five per cent higher than has hitherto been required, - a rule which will not increase...
Nothing need be said about the expediency of this rule, but so long as it exists it would be extremely gratifying to see it impartially enforced. Why one person should be forbidden to play or sing only at the hours specified, while the privilege of doing otherwise is granted to...