Word: formality
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...University team will play M. I. T. this afternoon at 2 o'clock in a formal match at Brae Burn, the team being composed of Baker, Jones, Fleming, Eaton, Williams, and Clough...
...allies, but by the subject people themselves. This is the situation of the contingent of United States forces now in Germany. No sooner had the Government announced its intention of removing the remaining four or five battalions now in Colbenz, than almost simultaneously France, England and Germany sent in formal request for reconsidering the decision...
Here is the first step; in 1930 it is conceivable that the second will be completed; at that time Seniors will suspend formal course work at mid-years, devoting their time to preparation for even more comprehensive examinations than at present...
...success of the student. And Mr. Gavit quite rightly criticises the family--that is, the hypothetical average family--because it does not set standards of culture, or because it coddles too much, or because it does not fit a boy to reap even a reasonable amount of profit from formal education. Here is the conclusion...
...lame ducks"-a kind of sanatorium for boys who are too much for busy or incompetent parents; for fun, and the enjoyment of an exceedingly pleasant status under carefree conditions-participation in activities, making desirable friendships and gaining general prestige; and, finally, for the normal rounding-out of the formal education of the average American citizen in preparation for his more effective activity in all ways as a member of the community...