Word: generalization
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...when Mr. Goodenough meets them at the Union Boathouse to coach. The Senior Crew is working slightly harder than any of the other class crews, but though very strong are not rowing a finished stroke. However, the watermanship is improving greatly. On the other hand, though, there is a general tendency to be slow at the catch and sluggish on the recover. The following is an individual criticism...
...Richard H. Dana '74, of Cambridge, was the speaker at the smoke talk of the Civil Service Reform Club yesterday evening. He gave a general view of the reform, showing with much clearness its objects and methods, and meeting conclusively the common objections of the spoilsmen. In concluding, he spoke of the need for young men to take up the work and carry it on; and made an earnest appeal to those present to take an interest in the reform...
...Civil Service Reform Club will hold a smoke talk in the Blue Room of the Colonial Club at 8 o'clock this evening. Mr. Richard H. Dana '74 will speak on "A General View of the Reform, Including its Objects and Methods...
...called "weekly meetings" held on Wednesday evening at 7.45 consist of a lecture or debate, followed by general discussion, and a social meeting to close the evening. At times refreshments or informal music are provided. On these evenings the Prospect Union has been very fortunate in the speakers obtained. Professors de Sumichrast and MacVane and Dr. Edward Waldo Emerson have spoken, and among others Mr. Robert Treat Paine and Mrs. Alice Freeman Palmer are to speak before the end of the term. President Eliot has consented to speak at the Commencement Exercises on May 12. The subjects on these evening...
...undoubtedly true, however, that these debates would arouse more general interest and a keener competition if a decision were given. We believe that if this feature can be introduced and the contests made regular fixtures, they will do some permanent good to debating in the University...