Word: distinctive
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...important change is to be made in the curriculum at Tufts. The studies will be prescribed by groups instead of distinct subjects as at present...
...prevailed. It would be hard to take exception to the behavior of any one man. Instead of leaving behind a reputation which would not only have marred the success of the dinner, but reflected discredit on Harvard men in general, the class of Ninety-four must have made a distinct gain in public estimation. In this she has done honor to the college. We congratulate her heartily on her sense of decorum, as well as on her manly and enthusiastic spirit...
Youth today owes to society three distinct services. One is moral idealism. No youth of any worth looks forward to his future occupation simply on an economic basis. He looks beyond, and hopes to make his profession better. And society has a right to demand this view from every youth. Linked with this must be the most strenuous purpose. We are not born with purposes firm set, but have to work our way with the strongest efforts. For this effort youth is the only fit time. Finally, society has a right to demand of youth a firmness and thoroughness that...
...election or appointment of school boards. Moreover, the board should be small and easily wielded, composed of men who have thorough knowledge of all educational requirements. The educational administration, too, should be entirely separated from the financial and other business management. In short, there should be two distinct departments, a superintendence of instruction, and a superintendence of business...
...since Jan. 1, 1888. Authors may submit works to President Low of Columbia College not later than June 1st 1893, but the competition will not be restricted to works thus submitted. No works will be considered except those that represent the original research of the author and constitute a distinct contribution to science...