Word: distinctive
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...distinct advantage in having the vacation as late as that just over is that it gives men a week of complete rest from work at the time when such rest is most beneficial. The heat and humidity of the first spring days naturally have a depressing effect, and a man grows apathetic in his studies and listless in his exercise. Then it is that he most needs a week of rest, after which he will return with renewed energy and heart to his work. The period between the vacation and the final examinations being so short, the good effects...
...Varsity Nine made a very encouraging showing in the opening game on Holmes Field yesterday afternoon, defeating Tufts by the score of 18 to 6. Although the game was loosely played there was a distinct improvement in the work of the 'Varsity...
...literature. This is to be also the last voluntary lecture that he will give in the University as he has decided to discontinue his talks after this year. It is to be regretted that Mr. Copeland has come to this decision, for his lectures have come to hold a distinct and valuable position in the intellectual life of the University, and that is nothing that can take their place. Emerson once said "Books are the best of things well used," and Mr. Copeland has been showing students how to use them. He has talked of books as if he loved...
...Quad. team" will be distinct from the regular H. U. C. A. racing team, so that a man who does not feel that he has any aptitude for short distance racing will have a good opportunity of making this team, provided he is strong and well built...
...Labor, 1889.- (2) Towards legal equality.- (3) Towards equality in the holding and management of property.- (4) Towards educational equality: Speech of Senator Carey, Feb. 27, 1891.- (b) It is necessary for the protection of their interests that those who obey the law and pay taxes should have a distinct voice in the government.- (1) The objection that women can be adequately represented by man, is unsound.- (x) Many women have no husbands or male relatives.- (y) She differs widely from man in views and interests.- (c) The objection that woman should not vote, because they cannot fight, is unsound...