Word: enjoyments
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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They enter a bath-room, say at half-past four; after carefully wasting about nine tenths of the hot water in the boilers, they proceed to soak, and enjoy life for an hour. Then leaving the tub with evident regret, they dress with a masterly leisure that is only acquired by constant practice. If fortune smiles, the bath-room is well rid of them by six o'clock; if she frowns, the rows of shivering men waiting for their turn, are lucky if it comes at half past...
...recognize truths which have failed to receive attention here. The vacations given at Harvard have always been awarded grudgingly. The effect of this policy is to compel a student to cut a day or two if he intends to spend any time at all at home and means to enjoy himself while there. Above all, a length of time longer than now existing should be given to the students at Christmas, as it is the only chance they many have during the entire year to spend at home with their families. The time thus taken from study could be made...
...addition to the course of study at the college, and at the same time they create a certain pleasant diversion to the monotony of the regular work. A large number of men attend them when given in Cambridge, who would never think of going into Boston, although they really enjoy the music when they are once in the hall. But, as we all know, many will give up some benefits and enjoyments simply because they do not wish to take the trouble of the going and coming. A large part of the audience was composed of students last evening...
...earth. Every member of the University should feel called upon to see to it that the methods of his Alma Mater shall prove successful. This appeal, however, is directed more particularly to the members of the Law School. They, many of them at least, live among us and enjoy all the privileges which are open to the members of the college, the only reason why they do not attend Chapel is without question because the custom has never been instituted. But now that the petty restrictions of compulsory attendance at Appleton Chapel have been rescinded, now that Appleton Chapel...
Dear sirs:- My attention has been called to an article in your issue of Nov. 8th inst., which purports to be an account of my wedding. I beg leave to state that the above event is entirely unknown to me and single blessedness I still enjoy. By inserting the above, you will correct an error and materially aid the chances of one still a bachelor...