Word: explaining
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...welfare of society has been at times considered the object of all government. It is the avowed object of a political party. And, when a man in whose hands the welfare of the people has been entrusted by a great commonwealth, can be persuaded to come here and explain the principles and methods by which some of the greatest intellects of the age hope to perpetuate that welfare, there are some who feel considerable bitterness at his exclusion, and would like better explanations of that action than they have yet received...
...thus explained, the intention of the Corporation seems to us to be good. That political methods or machinery should be introduced, never so slightly, is undesirable; but the question which presented itself to our minds was whether the means employed to realize this purpose were not too sweeping, whether the vote of the Corporation besides accomplishing its intention will not also cause considerable loss. There is a political party meeting of a character which we regret to see abolished,- the meeting in which the speakers, although strong partisans, explain in a delightful manner the principles and ideals of their party...
...represents a tendency of educational activity which bids fair to become much augmented in the future. Professor Hanus's courses are concerned with the best methods for imparting knowledge to others rather than for acquiring knowledge for one's self. The importance of attention to this subject he will explain in his lecture tonight...
...determined most of the important points. At a meeting Saturday, the method of selling seats was decided upon. Blank forms of application will be printed today and may be obtained at Leavitt and Peirce's and at Thurston's. They will probably be ready tomorrow morning. These blanks will explain the prices of tickets and under what conditions they will be sold. Applications must be returned to the committee before 4 p. m., March 5. All tickets will then be assigned by lot. Present members of the University only will be allowed to apply at this time. Afterward, opportunity will...
tinctions of the three orders in architecture without making any attempt to explain the reasons for the differences or even the causes of the adoption of the principles common to all the orders and to their variations...