Word: finding
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...fact there is no definite theory of the origin and development of the story, and of the several extant volumes of the work only two are serviceable in showing the character of Horn. The scene of action especially is uncertain and even, now the two opposing views both find vigorous support. The Isle of Man, however, and the neighboring coast of Ireland seem to fill all the indications of Horn's home and tend to show that this is the real scene of action. However, this scene is greatly obscured from the fact that the author condenses; his story throughout...
...unusually large number of candidates, the coaches have thus far failed to find two reliable ends. Blagden, who has been but recently played in the position, is inexperienced, and slow under punts. He plays with spirit, however, and should develop into a valuable man. Though faster in getting down the field, Wilder is ineffective in breaking up interference, and is easily put out of the play. Whitman, who is now disabled by injuries, is erratic and slow on the offensive...
...committee have again voted to open the Brooks Parlor daily from 1 to 6 o'clock, for the convenience of visitors to the University. A lady's maid is in attendance, and the families and friends of students will find this room a convenient place of meeting or for waiting. For the Committee, FRANCIS G. PEABODY, Chairman...
...officers of the Union have formulated a definite policy for the work of the society, and in pursuance of this have secured several prominent speakers. Recognizing that the more executive religious interests of the University find ample provision in the Bible courses, devotional meetings and philanthropic activities carried on by the other societies, the Religious Union has taken as its express field the more specifically thoughtful side of religious life. The Union urges upon all its members some participation in active religion, but as a body devotes itself to the consideration of the problems of religious thought. In this consideration...
Away from College it is often painfully brought home to the average undergraduate that of the great questions of the day he has only a general knowledge. Seldom or never does he find time or inclination to read the newspapers carefully. But the most vital of these questions, which he would find treated piecemeal in the newspapers are discussed in their entirety in a class debating club. This good with two others--ease in expressing one's thoughts in public and a correct habit of thought in examining live questions--are easily within the reach of even those...