Word: interests
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...without doubt the most successful season in the history of cricket at Harvard. The team had for its backbone Scattergood and Douglass Adams besides several other old Harverford men and, as a consequence, had an unbroken record of victories. Not only were there good cricketers here, but the interest in the game was greatly increased and new material was abundant. It looked as if cricket had gained a lasting foothold at Harvard...
...this unique type of American character. Mr. Fox has portrayed this character in his stories with a clear insight and a fine sense of humore. His complete mastery of the dialect, from having been much among the mountaineers, and his understanding of their character, give his readings a peculiar interest and charm...
President Eliot's annual report to the Overseers, for the year 1897-98, was issued last evening. As usual, it is a document not only of great interest and importance to the University but full of suggestions of a broad educational nature...
President Eliot's announcement of the initial action of the Corporation looking toward a union or alliance of the Massachusetts. Institute of Technology and Harvard, throws little light on the probability of that event, but is of immense interest, nevertheless, as showing that such an end is being held seriously in view...
Appended to the President's report, are reports from the heads of the several departments, and from the Treasurer. Dean Briggs's suggestions on the subject of "dropped Freshmen" and his final observations on the relation of the College and the Graduate School are of special interest...