Word: crude
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...second crew where he can get more attention from the coach. His work shows plainly that he is an old hand at it. Ninde and Slade are at work in the pair-oar on the river. Waters has been placed on the first crew. His work is still pretty crude but he improves. Acton is at work again. He recovered sooner than was feared at the time he was taken ill. Altogether he lost nearly two weeks which shows seriously in his rowing. However, he is doing as well as could be expected of a new man. At present there...
...Skull," a piece of versified description, is rather crude, and "Perdita" is a triolet, utterly lacking in delicacy of turn and expression...
...verse of the number is of a character less strong than usual, although both of the two poems are far from mediocre. "Two Ships" has much of the poetic in it and the simile of the poem is apt. The strength which it possesses is somewhat crude and several lines are marred by bad accentuation, a fault noticeable in the author's "Sonnet," published in the Advocate some weeks ago. "To L. M.," is not so good as some of the verse Mr. McCulloch has written but it is a pleasant fancy and its poetry mirrors the sentiments of many...
...candidates for the junior class nine have been at work since the end of the recess, and though there is good material, it is crude to say the least. All are especially weak at the bat and show a great want of life and spirit in their play. The following men are trying for positions: McKay, Lake, Hunt, Wrenn, Gray, Lockett, Curtis, Clarke, Chase, Brown, Hyams, Oliver, Allen, Codman, Hollis, Hale, Young, Spalding, and Cummin...
...second volume of the University of the South Magazine has appeared. It is a periodical of one hundred and fifty pages, published monthly by students at Sewanee, Tenn. The publication shews energy and ability, although a trill crude. Its literary, articles are thoughtful and possess merit; there is no attempt at poetry, the editors state that "poetical contributions are not eagerly sought...