Word: drilled
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...cadet battalion of the Technology held their prize drill on Saturday...
...Bancroft's regiment parades for its spring drill on Wednesday, on Boston common...
...rule at Cornell, all students found deficient in physical development are excused from drill, and compelled to perform a regular course of gymnasium work...
...hints to an American student proposing to study in Germany. We quote from this article: "The young German who passes the examination at the close of his gymnasial course, is admitted to the university upon presentation of his testimonials. He comes after having gone through a strict and severe drill in the Greek, Latin, and, in some cases, Hebrew, besides the ground principles of mathematics and science. It is a mistake, however, to suppose that the gymnasial course is more extensive than the ordinary course in an American college arts department. We cover more ground and our graduates are more...
...largest mass meeting held by Princeton students for several years met in the drill-room of the gymnasium this afternoon to reconsider the boating question. After the misfortunes of the crew last year, the opposition to boating was prevalent. However, the subject was much discussed, and, after some strong opposing articles in the Princetonian, a meeting was called to elect officers of the boating association and to consider the advisability of supporting a crew in the college. The meeting resulted in a unanimous decision in favor of the sport. The following issue of the Princetonian contained a leading article condemnatory...