Word: lacking
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...second number of the Advocate issued by the '89 board cannot be said to equal the first number. The articles have a uniformity, a lack of individuality that is quite noticeable; still they contain much that is good. The spirit of the editorials is in harmony with a growing feeling at Harvard; a feeling that we as students have serious business on our hands in the effort to awaken enthusiasm for the University. The Advocate has not lost its character as a staunch supporter of college interests...
There are three short pieces in verse in this number. The first two are translations from the German which are only moderately successful; in one of them there is a noticeable lack of rhythm. The verses entitled "A Leap-Year Warning" are as seasonable as they are bright...
...tenth annual games of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Athletic Association take place this afternoon in Winslow's rink, Boston. In former years at the Technology sports there has been much trouble and annoyance from lack of room, but this year there will be no drawback of this sort and the games promise to be interesting and largely attended...
...landed by means of small boats manned by natives which swarm around a newly-arrived steamer. On landing, a customs official confronts you who is easily disposed of; the size of the bribe is proportionate to the dignity of the officer. All Turkish officials have their price. A lack of moral sentiment and respect for their position is a characteristic of the Turkish race...
...editorials are vigorous and the articles interesting. Lack of space prevents us from noticing them as they deserve...