Word: gaines
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Union has become assured the committee desires to bring before the University another phase which the work ought to take. The fundamental idea has been from the first that of a true university settlement. With eight or ten college men occupying rooms in the Prospect House the undertaking must gain greatly in influence and permanence. The rooms are large and pleasant, lighted by electricity and heated by steam. The rental compares favorably with that of the cheaper rooms in the college dormitories and the rooms may be occupied by two students. The Prospect House is only fifteen minutes walk from...
...freshman football, and the four 'varsity teams has been eleven thousand dollars. It is a question how much of this large sum has been pure profit divided among the boarding houses where the teams have trained. A very considerable portion, at any rate, of the money has been clear gain for the boarding houses; and by the new plan the teams are to get a little of this profit. Under the old system, our teams have had to support five different boarding places; under the new scheme they will have only one to support. It is no wonder, then, that...
...studies, as is the case under the present system of teaching at colleges and Universities, he will concentrate and cover the same ground in the same time and reap a much better result. Under this system, the professor also, being employed in continuously teaching and investigating one subject, will gain the benefit of the same concentration of mental energy...
...thorough, and with such a foundation, the men will find in the latter part of the season that they have a decided advantage. We have, then, this excellent ground-work to begin on. We have only to show as earnest work for the next few weeks, and we shall gain the strength to carry us through the season successfully...
...idea. As the records show, Harvard won the tug-of-war for many years in succession. What caused the loss of the event to us has been a gradual decline in interest, owing to the growing feeling against the sport. It is only necessary to renew this interest to gain our former prowess. It is very true that at present, after a year with no University tug-of-war team, the outlook is not encouraging. In our numbers, however, we have a great advantage. Hard work and a loyal enthusiasm from them will give us the victory...