Word: heartly
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...granting the ground for the building to stand on thirty years before, and aiding in its construction at least half as long. In reply the Emperor stood up and read a speech of fourteen lines, rejoicing in the completion of a work which he had always had at heart and trusting that multitudes would make full proof of the institution, and learn there alike science and patriotism. He was greeted with a student song, and a triple shout of "Hoch !" Then several persons prominent in building the pile were presented to him as he walked about, and all was over...
...shall be pleased to have your company" -(the reader's heart begins to beat-What next? He reads on) at our clothing" -and the waste paper basket comes in use. Such deception is fearful. Do you wonder that the victim swears never to enter that "clothing establishment...
...gymnasium which should be well ventilated and well lighted, besides being well furnished, and advocates boxing with gloves and playing billiards, which like all other forms of exercise in a gymnasium should be done with moderation. Young men, he said, should not get over-winded, because the heart is a tender organ in young men as well as in young women. [Audible smiles.] Regularity was the chief requirement in physical training. As to the time of exercise for students, he advised the early part of the evening...
...make sure of a degree, and the new rule will only result in producing a more even distribution of his work. The entire change tends toward raising the standard of scholarship at the college, and ought to be received with satisfaction by those who have its welfare at heart. From the 33 1-3 per cent. of a few years ago, to the 50 per cent. of to day, is a stride which the "grinds" will hardly notice, but which may serve to induce the "loafers" to attempt something like real work...
...roofs to shelter them and food to keep them alive, they turned their attention toward matters of education, and a bill was passed in 1636 by the General Court of Massachusetts to found a college. It was at this time, that it pleased God to stir up the heart of one John Harvard to leave the half of his fortune, (L1, 700) and his library for the purpose of founding a college. Others gave modest sums and finally the State supplied what little money was needed in addition. The college was to be at Cambridge and it was unanimously voted...