Word: comely
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...together; to rehearse the victories and celebrations of freshman year, and to have a jolly time generally; and all at the cost of a couple of dollars, though with the inducement of passing a very pleasant, profitable and sociable evening. We hope that the backward members of '89 will come to the scratch today and sign the book without more...
...other hand there are many things to be urged in favor of semiannual examinations. The writer of your communication bases his whole argument on the fact that a change of system would be of benefit to those who "come to college simply to have a good time." Now, I contend that the regulations of college should be shaped so as to benefit not those who come here to loaf, but those who come here to study, if the interests of the two classes of men are at variance...
...mediumistic phenomena and experimental psychology. On application to the secretary, blanks will be mailed to anyone who cares to note any observations, also instructions for experimenting. Mr. Hodgson's lecture on Monday evening will be on "Apparitions," and anyone who intends to go may be sure that he will come away with some new ideas on the subject, as well as with the feeling that his evening has been advantageously spent...
...records relating to our founder, John Harvard, are so few and the rumors so many, that any new fact which is authentic is eagerly seized by men interested in historical research, especially those connected with our University. Thus the announcement that papers have come to light which have a direct bearing upon our founder's life, will be a source of pleasure...
...Clement, '88, and Hale, '91, did not contest, Ashe, L. S., was the only Harvard representative. In his first bout he easily defeated Gassett, an English amateur, after three exciting and scientific rounds. His splendid training showed itself in his second bout, with Hanlan, the latter refusing to come to time for the third round...