Word: dearth
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...great criticism invariably passed upon the Musical Clubs has been the dearth of opportunities afforded the undergraduates, whose interest is naturally the strongest, of hearing them. The duration of the revival depends upon the success it meets with this year. The last concert was successful, but did not attract so much attention as it deserved; it is therefore to be hoped that all who can will leave their work for a few minutes this evening, thereby manifesting their appreciation of the effort the Glee Club is making, and ensuring permanence for the concerts...
...Such a dearth as at present exists in the English department scarcely augurs well for the success of the new degree with distinction in history and literature. If a man wished to specialize in the nineteenth century he would find himself at a loss where to turn for material. We would suggest that more pronounced efforts be made to enrich with additional courses a period which has been so neglected this half-year...
...must not, then be too serve with Lampy's habitual failings. If jokes are to appear once in so often, one cannot wait for them to "just grow" like Topsy; they must be manufactured. If there is little to suggest them, they must be forced. If there is dearth of local picturesqueness, they must go afield to life in general. Moreover, it is only fair to the present number to admit that there are some good touches among the wealth of the commonplace. "Phrases from Novels" (p. 200), the dernier cri of the Freshman's welcome home...
There is an equal dearth of good tackles. H. Inches '08, who played on the second team last fall, is awkward, but improved in spring practice, and should have a good chance at tackle or fullback. C. G. Osborne '07, who was away from College last year on account of illness, has the build for a good tackle, and H. M. Gilmore '08, who played on the second team last year, has the necessary weight and strength. C. C. Pell '08, H. Sibley '07, H. C. Blanchard '09, and W. R. Severance '09 are other tackle possibilities. K. F. Brill...
...established at the centre of each of the greater black belts; and they should as President Eliot has recently suggested, receive the nation's aid. The opportunities for trained negroes to help in the uplifting and bettering of their race are many. But today there is a great dearth of well-trained men and women to do the work...