Word: equal
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...finish. The Bach pieces were perhaps the gem of the evening; and their beauties were admirably brought out with a breadth and solidity which were charming. The soloist was Mr. Sherwood, who played the great Schubert fantasia magnificently, overcoming the technical difficulties with apparent ease. His strength was scarcely equal to some of the heaviest passages with the orchestra, but the exquisite sentiment of the last part was beautifully brought out. The symphony which was heard here for the first time, has little in it of interest; it is unmelodious in its themes, and on the whole tedious. The andante...
...side for which they will speak and who are perfectly capable of showing up that side to the best advantage. Although there are several events tonight which may detract from the interest in this debate, there will no doubt be an audience assembled which in numbers and enthusiasm will equal any the Union ever brought together. As the college is so nearly divided in numbers on its preference for president, it is but fair to suppose that the same division exists in ability and brains, Tonight will afford an excellent opportunity for judging of the truth of this supposition...
...land on which the buildings are situated comprises what was formerly known as the Edmund Blood farm, and is the gift of Messrs. James and Prescott Lawrence. The association of gentlemen who are charged with the management of the school's affairs intend to make the new institution the equal, in every respect, of the best of our preparatory academies. Like St. Mark's school, at Southboro, and St. Paul's, at Concord, is to be an Episcopal institution The site is all that can be desired in point of healthfulness and beauty, and when all the contemplated buildings have...
There are twenty American girls at the University of Zurich. They are admitted on equal terms with the male students...
...make up the requisite number. Of freshmen it is needless to say, no skill in rowing is required; indeed, the less skill the better. Therefore no one can refuse to enter from want of ability. The men will be chosen by lot, so that every one has an equal chance of winning a cup and fame. The prizes given will be pewter cups, which, though not as expensive as silver, are as conspicuous in a man's room. Any four men man enter the race for four oared crews. It has been suggested that "The Lampoon" challenge "The Advocate...