Word: learned
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...Semiannuals are drawing to a close, we hear the hope expressed on every side that the results of the examinations may be made known as early as possible. Seniors are particularly anxious to learn just exactly where they stand, so that they can make their calculations for the work of the rest of the year accordingly. We join in this cry, and respectfully urge upon our instructors the propriety of looking over the books, and announcing the marks as soon as convenient. In this connection it is proper to call the attention of the Faculty to the fact that some...
...double-sight, and yet - wouldst learn...
...find the valuable information that "expenses vary with the economy of each student," and again "wood and coal ready for use are delivered at the students' rooms, by Cambridge and Brighton dealers, at market prices." "Good tobacco at Whiton's" might be added. At the Divinity School we learn that "washing is done for seven-five cents per dozen pieces," and at the Lawrence Scientific School and the Bussey Institution it is calculated that this item amounts to from $19 to $38 a year...
...auditorium of a theatre, his proper course is to stay away and not utter complaints. As we have said, we do not agree with these radical views. In fact, we are obliged to confess that the "social roughs," as one correspondent of the Transcript terms these offensive undergraduates, can learn from these letters many instructive truths. A word to the wise, we hope, will be sufficient...
...hope you go regularly to the President's receptions. Nothing educates a man more than refined society. I need not tell you to shave and wash before going into the presence of ladies; for etiquette is a required study, and all this you will learn when the time comes in your Sophomore year. One or two little rules, however, at the risk of being prosy, I cannot refrain from giving. Never use tobacco in society, and remember before entering a drawing-room always to chew cloves or something of a similar nature. Be particular in little things; do not throw...