Word: clearing
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...operative Society during the past few months has been quite successful, and the members have increased over those of last year. In the spring the numbers are usually rather small, but this year, on June 1, the membership numbered 486, where it was only 372 last year, a clear gain of 114. Next year, the fiscal year will correspond to the college year which will prove much more convenient, and the number of members enjoying its privileges is expected to be correspondingly raised. Among those who will swell its numbers are a considerable representation from the Harvard annex...
...Davis has just published a little book in the "Science" series, on whirlwinds, cyclones and tornadoes. We recommend it to all who took N. H. 1, as giving a clear and short account of this part of the course...
...meet and smoker which the rain prevented yesterday will take place today in case the weather is clear. Run starts from University at five...
...first place. Such a fortunate combination of circumstances as this would afford us an opportunity of winning a final game from our New Haven rivals, and so of gaining at length the much-coveted championship. We go over this matter briefly in order that the case may be clear to every one. Now, every student knows that with a good hearty backing the nine will play a far better game than if they merely receive the luck-warm applause of comparatively a few men. Nothing is more inspiring to a team than vigorous cheering from their friends, and nothing will...
...been studying Italian, but has recently moved to Leipsig where he has been matriculated at the University of Leipsig. Here he has been pursuing his studies under Zarncker, Techner, Hildebrand and wulcker. Of the first he says: "Zarncker is even more interesting than I had expected. His lectures are clear, well worded, and to the point; his delivery is excellent and he has the art of imparting his enthusiasm to his audience." Of Techner he says: "Techner, too, has a first rate style of lecturing. He is a young man of about 30 years. He speaks without notes...