Word: favors
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...system of exacting fines for misdemeanors of various sorts, came into high favor about 1750, when (1) an absence from prayers cost the delinquent the sum of two pence; (2), tardiness at prayers, one penny; (3), absence from public worship, nine pence; (4), illbehaviour at public worship, a sum not exceeding one shilling, six pence; (5), "going to meeting before bell ringing," six pence, - in 1800, increased to sixty cents; (6), neglecting to repeat the sermon - given up in 1773 - nine pence; (7), irreverent behaviour at prayers or public divinity lectures, one shilling, six pence - in 1800, increased...
...Holmes field two days ago, it is a matter of great surprise to us that the field has never been flooded artifically. The advantage of such a scheme is apparent. The nearness of the field and the case with which it could be flooded are strong argements in favor of the plan. Means could be taken to exclude all except students and their friends; and as long the cold weather lasted the lovers of skating could enjoy good...
42Lost. "A Mademoiselle De La Seigliere." The finder will confer a favor by returing it to M. L. Bruner...
What has become of the scheme which met with so much favor from the students last year, of adding a swimming-bath to the gymnasium...
...which is now composed of Columbia, Cornell, Bowdoin, Pennsylvania and Brown has decided to have its annual regatta on the 4th of July next. The race will be rowed on either Lake Quinsigamond, George or Saratoga. At a recent meeting held in New York, Pennsylvania and Cornell voted in favor of racing in eight-oared shells instead of the four-oars previously used. The association decided to have an eight-oared race if any two colleges should send eight-oars; this race to occur a week after the regular race. A single scull race will also be on the programme...