Word: lost
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Harebells" suffers from two very noticeable faults-lack of mastery of a very difficult form of verse, and the clothing of an otherwise pretty simile in too many words. While there is a good line here and there, it is lost in the effect of the whole, which impresses one rather as an attempt at versifying than as a piece of poetry. "The Templar's Song" is very musical and is full of martial notes. It sets us right in the midst of the Crusades. This poem breathes more healthy life and has much more blood in its veins...
...institutions of Europe. One part of the report is most pleasing to all the friends of a really liberal education. When Greek and Latin were made elective, it was predicted that they would be neglected for the other studies, but such has not been the case. Greek has, indeed, lost somewhat, as it is less essential to the professional and business man; while the entrance Greek gives a good idea of the language and literature. Latin, however, has held its own, as it is indispensable in law and medicine, besides giving a mental training which the modern languages cannot supply...
...LOST.- A young Newfoundland dog. Reward given for his return to 12 Kirkland place...
...these are good all-round players, and have no remarkable ability in any direction. Walker has played on his class team for three years and is a hard player but he has not developed university abilities. Francke was a member of '89's team which is famous for having lost the "fence game" and played right field. He is not a very sure man in the field and is week at the bat. These are, however, faults which constant practice will remedy. Lindsey, '89, is an entirely new man, having done no athletic work at all since entering college...
HOWARD ATHENAEUM.- "Lost in New York...