Word: characterized
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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The foundation of the progress thus made has been in the development of the elective system. That system,- feebly inaugurated more than two generations ago, and in 1869 still confined within strictly academic limits, and permitting little real play to diversities of intelectual interest,- has become what it now is...
Bishop Hall of Vermont preached last night at Appleton Chapel from the text "and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind. And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and...
Every word of a speech must lead up to some line of thought. The subject and spirit of what is to be said must be held above all else. The speaker must also have regard for his own position, and must take care to put himself into harmonious relations with...
We are heartily glad to hear that the plan for the enlargement of the Prospect Union's equipment promises to meet with success. The growth of the Union has been one of the most marked successes that has ever recompensed efforts to bring education of a more advanced character within...
As thus explained, the intention of the Corporation seems to us to be good. That political methods or machinery should be introduced, never so slightly, is undesirable; but the question which presented itself to our minds was whether the means employed to realize this purpose were not too sweeping, whether...