Word: extend
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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However much the smaller colleges may hesitate to follow Harvard in some of the liberal reforms, they seem unanimous in their desire to extend the elective system. The catalogue of Brown University for the current year, which has just been published, shows a largely increased list of electives. Instruction is now given in the Semitic languages and in Oriental history, in advanced Latin for lower courses, and in Zoology, Geology, and Botany. A course in classical Archaeology is also for the first time given to the senior class, and other students who desire to attend. German, which was once...
Each examination begins at 9.30 a. m., and by the Regulations must not extend beyond three hours...
...Scientific School about nine o'clock, and taking a boat go on board the different ships in the harbor. They usually meet with a hearty welcome. After holding song services they distribute magazines and papers among the sailors, and Testaments to those who haven't them. The sailors usually extend a cordial invitation to come again, but as the purpose is to disseminate as widely as possible the tracts and Testaments, this invitation is rarely excepted...
...bill is a good measure. 1. It has been drawn up with the greatest care; Hoar in Boston Jour., Nov. 26, '90. 2. It will reduce the revenues without sacrificing protection; McKinley's speech in House, May 7, '90. 3. By its reciprocity provision, it will greatly extend the market for our products; Blaine's speech at Canton, O., Oct, 29, '90. 4 There is as yet no proof of evil results from the bill; President's 2d message, Boston Jour...
...year with degrees from other colleges is far larger than ever before, and the work on which members of the graduate department are employed promises great satisfaction. The Graduate Club has not only done much to fill up the higher departments of the University, but they also strive to extend the acquaintance of the new men and to give them a chance to enjoy themselves socially. It is one of the most beneficial of all the numberous clubs we have here...