Word: exceed
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Competing essays not to exceed ten thousand words, signed by some other than the writer's name, and to be sent to the office of the league, No. 23 West Twenty third Street. New York City, on or before May 1, 1887, accompanied by the name and address of the writer, and of the college to which he belongs, in a separate sealed envelope (not to be opened until the successful essays have been determined), marked by a word or symbol corresponding with the signature to the Essay...
...pandemonium of the Oxford Encaenia could not fail to marvel that these things could be. The Harvard undergraduates no doubt felt the responsibility of the occasion. They were taking their part in a great celebration, and were doing their duty to themselves and their Alma Mater. Nothing could exceed the order with which they entered the theatre in a long procession and took their places. It was impossible not to feel that the greater freedom allowed to American undergraduates led them to recognize earlier than do English youths the responsibilities of manhood." We cannot help smiling at the writer...
...prize of pound 50 is offered for the best poem on Derry Cathedral. The composition may be in any recognized measure, and is not to exceed 120 lines. The author is requested to conceal his name; but each poem is to be distinguished by a motto, and accompanied by a sealed envelope endorsed with the motto, containing the competitor's name. An entrance fee of ten shillings is to be forwarded with each poem. While it is desirable that reference should be made to religious and historical associations, the adjudication will be decided by poetical merit alone...
...executive committee of the American protective tariff league has offered to the students of senior classes in all American colleges a series of prizes for approved essays on the subject, "Advantages of a protective tariff to the labor and industries of the United States:" each essay not to exceed 10,000 words, and to be sent to the office of the league on or before May 1, 1887, awards to be made June 15, 1887, as follows: For best essay, [$250; second best, $100; third best, $50. And for other essays deemed especially meritorious, a handsome silver medal, designed...
...Boylston Prize Speaking will occur this week. About thirty men will compete. We publish in another column the order of the competition. We will publish the list of the successful contestants on Saturday. We are desired to say that great care should be taken that each piece shall not exceed five minutes in time of delivery. Although this may seem a very short time to each speaker, it is probable that the time of the whole programme will seem far from short. The contest promises to be very spirited, as many good speakers have entered...