Word: finished
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...taken advantage of. Every one recognizes that Rhetoric is not a very entertaining study, and there is considerable doubt whether, as it is at present taught, it is of sufficient value to justify a man devoting to it the required time. At all events it is advisable to finish the course, if possible, before the beginning of the sophomore year, and at present it is probably the intention of the majority of '85 to do this...
...that it is rigidly enforced. Yesterday, during the examination under one of the finest professors in the university, the proctors were sent around toward the close of the three hours to inquire of the men who were being examined how much of the paper each one had finished. When it was ascertained that no one had completed over two-thirds of the work assigned, the professor rose and kindly informed the men that he would allow them four hours - from ten until two - to finish the paper. The gentleman undoubtedly thought that he was doing an act of kindness...
...HERALD: It has been a subject of frequent inquiry why the chemical laboratory is not left open during the first part of the examination period, at least. There are many men in the chemistry courses, who, although they have worked faithfully during the year, have not been able to finish the work. If they could have a week to put entirely on the laboratory work they would probably be able to finish it up. Of course, this would be extra trouble to the instructors and would keep Cleary at work longer. But I think that the benefit the many might...
...Morison took the lead with Trask and Penrose following; second lap, Morison and Trask same order; Penrose dropped behind, retiring in the next lap on account of a broken shoe. Trask in the next two laps kept same place, and in fifth tried to pass Morison on the finish but failed, the latter winning in 4 minutes, 39 seconds, with Trask hard on his heels. The record of both competitors beats previous Harvard records...
...Yards Hurdle. - Mitchell got a better start than Haupt and increased the lead to the finish, clearing the hurdles in beautiful style. Time, 17 3/4 seconds; 2, Haupt. This breaks Cowdin's record in 1879, and is therefore the best college record...