Word: gave
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Allen, '92, and J. D. Gorham, '90, performed on the horizontal bar. Lee excelled in grace and won the event, though Allen, also, gave a highly creditable exhibition...
...facts which he lately set forth in an article in the Atlantic, that education in France is more effective than it is here, as is shown by the fact that a French boy is practically two years ahead of the American in the same studies. President Eliot gave two reasons for this state of affairs, one was that Americans are unwilling to put their boys to hard work and strong lists, and the other was that the French teachers are more numerous, more enthusiastic and better educated than our own. Matthew Arnold also wrote on the superiority of German...
Yesterday afternoon, in Sever 11, Mr. Thayer gave a short talk on journalism, in place of the usual lecture in English B, and his remarks derived additional interest from the fact that he spoke from actual experience, having been connected with a large newspaper in Philadelphia for nearly four years. Mr. Thayer stated that although what he had to say had no direct bearing on English B, yet he hoped it would prove of value, not only to those of his hearers who intended to enter journalism, but to all who wished to gain some idea of how a newspaper...
...interesting in the growth of the language. But a comparative study of this nature demands the co-operative work of many persons if thorough results are to be secured Glossaries of the dialectical forms current in limited sections must be secured, and a careful study of the influences which gave origin to them be made. Those most actively connected with the work of the society are especially desirous that students be interested in the work, for they are in a position to render valuable assistance. Professor E. S. Sheldon will be pleased to give anyone who is interested or feels...
Last evening in Sever 11, Mr. Babbitt delivered an interesting lecture on the Norse story of Gunnlaugssaga Ormstungu," and in order that his audience might better understand it, he gave a short account of Norse history and customs...