Word: interest
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...essays in competition for the gold medals by the Yale Lit. were called in January 15, but the result of the competition has not yet been made public. There is considerable interest shown by the college in this matter on account of the high distinction that success always brings, and then the medal has frequently failed of award because of the high standard of excellence demanded...
...quite as successful as the former ones. The value to Harvard of such training of track and field athletes in the preparatory schools in this neighborhood is obvious, and Harvard men should do all they can to encourage it. The alumni of the school ought to feel an especial interest in the men, many of whom will be in Harvard during the next few years, and will doubtless take part in her contests with other colleges. The Roxbury Latin School has set an example in instituting indoor meetings that we should like to see followed by other schools about Boston...
...large number of views were then shown and explained, comprising pictures of the Grand Canal, the Doge's Palace, the Piazza and Cathedral disan Marco, the Bridge of Sighs, the Arsenal, and also the principal private palaces. The history of the most noted objects of interest was given briefly, and a few words were said about the career of conquest which was the glory of the city. The views were remarkably well selected, and were calculated to give an excellent idea of Venice as it now appears...
Professor Scott has already made five trips to the West with the same object, and but few districts of interest remain to be explored. The Bad Lands of Eastern Oregon will be visited on this trip. The country is somewhat mountainous, covered with sage brush, and will afford good shooting to any members of the party who wish to stay until October. It is intended to start on Commencement night and to return in time for the opening of the college in September...
Yale will this year hold a series of contests in putting the shot and throwing the hammer, similar to those held here last year, but which will be given up this winter owing to the lack of interest. The first meeting will be held January 29, and at least one every week thereafter. The meetings will all be handicap. The new men will at first receive the full allowance, and after that be handicapped at their respective records. The prizes will be awarded at each meeting and held until the final, and the man having the best record for points...