Word: hand
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...first theme is to consist of an introduction to the topic in hand, stating why it is chosen, and dividing it into the six parts required by this scheme, arranging these parts in the order in which they shall be treated...
...following six themes, due at intervals of two weeks, are to deal with the various parts of the topic in hand, in the order and manner announced in the first theme...
...examination is to consist of a summary of the matter contained in these six themes, so arranged and condensed as to present the topic in hand in a compact and intelligible form...
...urged in favor of the sophomores that they submitted without complaint to the imposition of a theme within three days of the beginning of recitations after the Christmas recess, when they had been obliged to hand one in but a few days before the close of recitations for that recess. They bore this trial without grumbling; but now, as the mid-years approach, it is suggested that the same quick succession is to occur again. "An ounce of prevention, etc." is an old saying, but a very trenchant one; and we echo the wishes of all those who write sophomore...
...last number of the Monthly has an interesting editorial on the conference committee. The writer takes a stand directly opposed to that of a gentleman from whom we recently published a communication. The man in question condemned the committee because of its inaction. The Monthly, on the other hand, holds that the body is a conference committee, and not an executive committee. This distinction is one which must be often reiterated; for we are very likely to forget...