Word: gaines
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...also been suggested that as long as the examinations are to begin early, they might as well begin at half past eight, and gain the benefit of one whole hour, instead of one half. This would be an excellent plan if the men wanted it, but we doubt very much if the men really are willing to get up to a half past eight examination. The Harvard man, it must be confessed, is a lazy creature, and has got into such habits that he would find it hard work to get up in time. Still, if the college could...
...novel it is not needful to say much here. It has its place; relaxation is necessary. Paradise lost and paradise regained makes up the story of human life. Begin your course of reading with what is interesting and in this way you will gain a taste for literature which will be invaluable...
...added the humane elements as represented by some of the more serious literary societies. These persons would provide in the new building for such societies as the O. K., the Signet and any others whose interests were of distinctly elevating character. In this way both of these elements would gain by contact. The literary men would find a healthy influence in the religious societies, and the latter would be broadened by contact with the literary men. By allying themselves with the humane interests of the university the religious societies would lose much of that seclusive character which prevents them from...
...weeks and during that time no pains will be spared to teaching the men the finer points of the game. It will be hard work throughout but an exceptionably good chance for anyone to learn to play the game as it should be played and the experience he will gain, if he shows enough promise and energy to keep up with the work, will be of great value to him next fall, either as a candidate for the 'varsity or class elevens...
...communication in another column from the head master of Berkeley School of New York brings about some rather surprising facts about the number of New York men in the two colleges of Harvard and Yale. The gain of Harvard over Yale is very strongly marked considering especially the acknowledged predominance of Yale graduates in New York. The figures which Mr. White has compiled show that Harvard's influence in New York is by no means losing ground as the public is often given to believe. We do not for an instant pretend to assert that more New York men come...