Word: closing
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...recent article by the Rev. C. R. Gillette contains many valuable hints to an American student proposing to study in Germany. We quote from this article: "The young German who passes the examination at the close of his gymnasial course, is admitted to the university upon presentation of his testimonials. He comes after having gone through a strict and severe drill in the Greek, Latin, and, in some cases, Hebrew, besides the ground principles of mathematics and science. It is a mistake, however, to suppose that the gymnasial course is more extensive than the ordinary course in an American college...
Whereas, facts have been brought to our notice indicating a system of espionage which we deem cowardly, contemptible and degrading, to wit: First, the employment of servants to keep a close scrutiny on the students who come under their observation, and to report them to headquarters; second, rooms are unlocked and desks opened; third, that playing cards are secretly taken from the rooms; fourth, that officers of the college have been seen listening at doors and gaining admission to rooms under false pretence; fifth, that the night watchman has been seen peeping into lighted windows on the first floors; sixth...
...methods adopted at the close of the fall term are denounced as "severe, injudicious, and not calculated to obtain the best results." This was especially noticeable in the two upper classes, where many of the best men broke down and were obliged to leave before the close of the term...
...association's winter games will be held at the gymnasium, Exeter St., foot of St. James avenue, on Saturday, March 8, at 2 P. M. The middle-weight sparring and middle-weight tug-of-war are open events. Entries: $1.00 for sparring; $2.00 for tug-of-war teams; close on Thursday, March...
...committee close their observations as follows...