Word: costing
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...make this, in our opinion, a most fitting time for bringing up the matter again. And we do not doubt that if energetic steps were taken, enough interest would be taken to render the project thoroughly successful. In the early part of 1882 it was said that the probable cost of such a building as proposed would be about $50,000. And little doubt was entertained that the amount could be easily raised. It was moreover suggested that the site of the building be selected near Brighton street, a location more suitable than the present one for many reasons...
Under the heading "Food and Drink," we find that "among the articles which are both nutritious and easily digested are milk, soft boiled eggs, tripe, oysters (raw, stewed or roasted, not fried), rare beef, meat broths and soups." Then follow various remarks on the cost of food together with directions and advice as to the proper modes of preparing the raw material for eating. Though these remarks are particularly intended for those students who board themselves, there are many of them which are worthy the perusal of many a housekeeper or cook, while even the authorities of Memorial Hall might...
...Fellows drank out of silver 'potts," each man having his own. In 1622 "Mr. Cruso's pott" was mended at a cost of 2s., and several entries of old cups changed for new ones (the Fellow who had the use of it contributing out of his private means as to get a larger or finer goblet) show how it is that old silverware is so hard to find nowadays. But they did not always drink out of the nobler metal, "a little jug and pott for the fellows in ye halle and parlour" being bought...
...Howard, Esq., has announced his intention of giving a new building for the medical department of the University of Vermont, and of refitting the old building for a gymnasium. The cost will be about $40,000. This will make over $400,000 that he has given to the University and the city within ten years...
...included, but since nearly one-half of the students are excused from paying it, more properly it should be deducted. Thus making the minimum $225, and the average $325. It is difficult to see what arrangement could be more reasonable or satisfactory than this. Nor does the present cost differ materially from that of ten years ago. There is only one item which has changed, viz., the price of rooms. In 1873, the highest rent charged in the College buildings was $85, while now the maximum is $175. This, however, is in a measure, offset by the present price...