Word: directous
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Arctic Ocean is omitted from the list - even the penguin and frigate, or man-of-war bird, - which have nearly vanished from this country, - are mentioned. Mr. Chamberlain shows great sympathy with his subject, and has treated it, while to a certain extent scientifically, yet in so direct and simple a manner that the most inexperienced in ornithology can appreciate...
Professor Hart will this evening give the first lecture of his course in American Political methods. It is a pleasure to call attention to a course which promises to be so interesting and of such practical importance. Each lecture will have a live interest because of its direct bearing on some phase of our political system which is at the time emphasized in the public mind by the action of Congress. The lectures will be especially valuable as supplementing the regular American history courses...
...most characteristic things in Harvard life is the readiness and freedom with which every man discusses and criticises whatever concerns Harvard men as a body. This is the result and direct expression of the strong individuality which is the distinguishing feature, if not the sum and substance, of Harvard life. There is not that sort of unity here which brings absolute subjection to authority. In many respects this is a good thing; in some respects it is a dangerous thing. It unquestionably develops individual strength and originality of character; but it is very apt to take a form of expression...
Within the last two days some changes have been made in the Yale eleven, with direct reference to coping most effectually with Harvard. Winter has been transferred from right to left tackle, changing places with Wallis. This move, according to a dispatch from New Haven to the New York Herald, "was made with a view to the Harvard game for the purpose of putting Winter aginst Newell. Newell proved proved too much for Wallis last year and this year will be assigned to Winter, who is physically a much more powerful man." Hartwell has been taken from left...
...field. Signals will be tried and some of Stagg's tricks will be practiced - particularly that one by which he scored against Harvard last Saturday - W. C. Rhodes, captain of last year's Yale team, has arrived in New Haven and will, with the assistance of Corbin and others, direct Yale's practice until after the Princeton game...