Word: fewness
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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The small delegation of Harvard supporters who accompanied the nine to Princeton were amply repaid for their journey. Although the weather in the morning was very unpromising, the skies began to clear about noon, and it was decided not to postpone the game. The number of spectators was small, chiefly...
The first inning opened with Harvard at the bat and King in the box for Princeton. It was erroneously supposed that after the fine work King had done here a week ago, he would be able to hold down the opposing team to few hits. Such hopes soon vanished, for...
The Boylston Prize speaking of last Thursday marked a great change in the style of declamation which has hitherto prevailed at Harvard Formerly every speaker was more or less prone to strain the natural effect of his address by an abundance of gestures and a pretentious oratorical display, thus sacrificing...
III. President Cleveland has kept these pledges-(a) No immediate clean sweep; (b) comparatively few removals; (c) many vacancies are due to expiration of term, resignation and death; (d) new appointments in the main excellent, especially in the diplomatic service; (e) President is not responsible for character of candidates recommended...
The New England Association of the Alumni of Phillips Exeter Academy held its third annual reunion at the Parker House, Wednesday evening. Over one hundred of the Alumni were present. Addresses were made by Hon. Nathaniel Holmes, Dr. Peabody, Hon. George S. Hale, Prof. Cilley, Dr. Scott, the Principal of...