Word: interests
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...series of four lectures will be given in the lecture-room of the Jefferson Physical Laboratory, Friday evenings at 7.30, beginning March 16th, on scientific subjects. The lectures will be very interesting, as they are to be given by members of the faculty who are well-known for their interest in physical research. The subjects are as follows...
...large audience assembled in Sever 11 last night to hear the strongest argument for free trade that has been made here for some time. The lecturer, Rev. John G. Brooks of Brockton, said that the argument that a high tariff raises wages is entirely untenable, and that private self-interest, not anxiety about the condition of the laborer, was the real motive of the protectionist. The general average of wages is entirely unaffected by protection, since the rate of wages depends only on the amount produced by the laborer. It is said that when wages are 35 cents...
...Brac, published annually by the Junior class, made its appearance yesterday, and though defective in some particulars, is much better than any of the previous issues. A new feature is the reproduction of the photographs of the foot-ball, base-ball and lacrosse teams, which add greatly to the interest and value of the book...
...trustees, at a special meeting last week, appointed a committee to make arrangements for Dr. Patton's inauguration, which will take place during commencement week and which will of course add greatly to the interest of the exercises. The coming commencement is expected to be the most brilliant for many years and from the letters already received it is thought that over a thousand alumni will gather to see Dr. McCosh step out and Dr. Patton step in the president's chair...
...account of the poor light in the cage. At the rink, a building near the colleges, practice in passing and the work of the batteries is carried on. No men have been dropped as yet, but the number will be reduced in a few days. There is great interest displayed by the different candidates and some remarkable ability has been developed. The battery is supposed to be one of the best for several years past. Conscientious work is the order of the day, and a determination to win the two games with Harvard is displayed. Communications have been received from...