Word: favorable
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...finals in singles were started on Monday, but interrupted by the rain. T. Hoppin, '93, then had two sets in his favor. This match will be finished today at 10 o'clock, if the weather is good. The finals in doubles will also be played today...
...project for an annex for women is said to be growing in favor among the Yale faculty...
President Eliot has expressed himself in favor of the scholarship plan. Scholarships of $450, he said, would be sufficient for tuition, board, books and other necessary expenses. The saving in this scheme over that of founding an entirely new university would be enormous. It would cost the city of Boston about one-hundredth of what would have to be spent on a new foundation. President Eliot suggested that the scholarships be given to competent students, and that they be allowed to pursue their higher education in whatever university they pleased. If it was necessary to give local scholarships, let them...
...propositions have been much discussed in the Boston papers this week. Among those who have been interviewed are President Eliot, President Charles T. Thwing, of Adelbert College, ex Governor Clafin, president of the Corporation of Brown University. All of these have taken strong ground in favor of the scholarship plan, and the weight of opinion certainly seems to be on that side. After detailing the many difficulties which surround the establishment of a new college, President Thwing went on to show why an established university, such as Harvard, where in every department the courses offered are many and rich...
...JONES.As there are only two keys not given out, all gentlemen having keys to the Historical Reading Room who do not expect to use them will confer a favor by returning them to Mr. Spencer at the reading room from...