Word: formely
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...sound on the further side." But there is a mean which every earnest student can and ought to cultivate in the matter of reading beyond the narrow limit of his courses. As the two prime reasons for reading are that we may gain information, and at the same time form a style, those reasons ought to be considered in ones choice of reading. Someone has computed that an ordinarily busy man will read one new book every week, and will do this for fifty years. This will give him at the end of his days a sum of 25000 books...
...then shall a man form the habit of reading? Perhaps the easiest means, and this is the means next generally advised, is simply to "browse" through the library. But this aimless wandering inculcates the habit of indiscriminate reading, a habit not to be classed with the custom of omnivorous reading, which is, perhaps, the only safe method to be pursued in a determined course of reading. An omnivorous reader is almost invariably a a thinker of acumen. There is something in being brought face to face with matured thoughts upon indiscriminate topics which is stimulating to a high degree...
...been definitely decided by Yale to form a lacrosse twelve to compete for the Oelrich's cup. The candidates for the team have already begun work...
...Hasty Pudding Club will give in its coming theatricals "Papillouetta," an extravaganza in three acts. A strong chorus of demons and fairies and an efficient ballet will form a prominent feature of the performance. As usual, performances will be given in New York and Boston, and part of the proceeds will be turned over to the University Boat Club. The New York and Boston performances will occur about April...
ROWING.The exhibition of rowing by the University crew was greeted by the loud applause of the audience. The crew rowed in fine form, the spurt at the finish being especially well done. Three cheers for the men were proposed by President Smith, and were responded to with enthusiasm...