Word: final
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...events of the programme were the concerto for piano in E flat, by Mr. Henschel, and the symphonic poem by Prof. Paine. The concerto was highly appreciated by the audience, the parts in the adagio carried by the violins being especially admired. Mr. Henschel's rendering of the final allegro movement added much to the interpretation of the number. The symphonic poem, "The Tempest," which was conducted by the composer, aroused in its strong contrasts all the fire and brilliancy and all the subdued feelings which the poetic drama itself inspires. In "Lohengrin's Legend and Farewell," Mr. Chas...
...reaching are to be the final effects of the plan that was first tried some years ago by the university, of holding entrance examinations at other cities, and particularly Western cities, are probably not often fully appreciated by Harvard men. It is true that no very marked effects have yet been felt from this policy, but any immediate increase of the influx of students to Harvard from these cities and the adjoining country is not to be expected. The adoption of the same plan by Yale, and more lately by some of the smaller New England colleges, has naturally acted...
LIGHT-WEIGHT SPARRING.Final bout. - The final bout of the light-weight sparring was between Page and Ayars, the winners of the previous bouts. Page had an advantage in weight, being about 7 pounds heavier than his antagonist. The latter, however, by the excellent showing which he made in his first bout, was expected to make a good...
FENCING - (Final Bout.)The final bout in this event was between Mr. Underwood, the winner of the previous bout, and Mr. R. D. Foote, who had drawn the bye. Mr. Underwood was successful in disarming his opponent, but Mr. Foote got more points, and the bout was accordingly awarded to him, with a record of 7 points...
...appointed and certified by the government. A primary school is established in each parish, in which the instruction is of the most elementary character. Next comes the realschule for commercial, and the gymnasium for more classical education. Certain lines of employment are restricted to those who pass the final examinations in these schools. Probably the most perfect public educational system in the world is in Switzerland. A third of the whole taxation revenue is devoted to the schools, besides the fee paid for each child. There is a primary school in every commune; attendance is compulsory. Above these schools there...