Word: final
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...naturally have a depressing effect, and a man grows apathetic in his studies and listless in his exercise. Then it is that he most needs a week of rest, after which he will return with renewed energy and heart to his work. The period between the vacation and the final examinations being so short, the good effects of the vacation have not time to wear off, and consequently the student feels well and strong to meet his examinations. In the hot June days he generally needs health and strength to stand the test...
...lateness of the vacation may by heedlessness become a disadvantage. It should be clearly born in mind that but four weeks now remain before the final examinations, and that there are more outside distractions in these weeks than at any other time of the year. The temptation to cut lectures and generally abandon one's study for out door amusements is strong. If a man doesn't combat this influence the four weeks will seem like four days, and he will find himself wholly unprepared. He will be inclined to put the blame on the late vacation, but the fault...
...Final heat. Won by H. P. White; second, S. F, Baker, Jr.; third, E. D. Powers. Time...
...started in the final heat of the hundred-yard dash made a very close race, and for the first half of the distance ran almost neck and neck. In the last few yards Bigelow drew ahead of Redpath and won by a few inches, while Roche was almost on even terms with the leaders...
...Final heat. Won by F. H. Bigelow; second, L. W. Redpath; third, J. T. Roche, Jr. Time...