Word: constant
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...change is the symptom of progress. We can define life only as a series of constant changes ending in death, the great change to something beyond. Wordsworth defines progress as a movement of the race toward an unattainable perfection. In progress there is always a tendency to reaction. Conversion is a reaction, a putting away of old associations. The progress in science, which seemed to question some religious beliefs, brought about a reaction in the belief in one absolutely true religion...
...field. The nine, thus constituted, is undoubtedly the strongest team which the freshman class can produce, and the addition of the 'varsity players will not only strengthen the batting and fielding of the team, but it will also inspire confidence, an important factor in freshman contests. The hard and constant practice of the men has, to a great extent, remedied many of the faults which were noticeable in their playing earlier in the season and the sharp and accurate fielding which characterized their practice yesterday augurs well for their success in today's contest. The following is the batting order...
...ball to the second eleven and after some sharp play the first eleven again secured the ball and made a touchdown. In the second half the playing of the second eleven was not aggressive and the first eleven scored twice. The main trouble on the first eleven was the constant dropping of the ball by the backs. Wrightington made the touchdowns...
...constant practice of the candidates for the freshman nine has resulted in a marked improvement in the individual work of the players but, as yet, team play is wholly lacking. This defect is due principally to the fact that frequent changes in the make-up of the nine have been necessary on account of the large number of candidates. At present, the first nine is as follows: Benson, c.; Gregory and Harris, P.; Warren, 1b.; Dean, 2b.; Anderson, 3b.; Sporborg, S. S.; Beale, l. f.; Roberts, c. f.; and Lord...
...more wearisome in the attainment. But the moment you have a definite aim, attention is quickened, the mother of memory, and all that you acquire groups and arranges itself in an order that is lucid, because everywhere and always it is in intelligent relation to a central object of constant and growing interest. This method forces upon us the necessity of thinking, which is, after all, the highest result of all education. For what we want is not learning, but knowledge; that is, the power to make learning answer its true end as a quickener of intelligence and a widener...