Word: mereness
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...looks capable of accomplishing but little. Each of the three papers now in existence have their traditions and standards which will not be altered by reducing the number of issues. Through any such move the standard of published matter may be raised, but it will be through a mere combination of the better portions of two numbers. More important, it does not do away with the present duplication or permit all the men best fitted for the work to unite in publishing a really first-class magazine...
...There can be no doubt, however, of their value as a means of gaining and testing knowledge, when the subjects of such exercises include important details of the central matter of any course. In History 13 the two long pieces of work, one in each half-year, are either mere bibliographies of some historical character or reports upon infinitesimal and often insignificant details of the slavery question. Among the former class of subjects the individuals treated are frequently of very minor importance...
...paintings have been replaced by a selection from the etched work of Rembrandt. The Rembrandt drawing which was purchased some months ago for the Museum is still to be seen in the print-room. The etchings shown with it illustrate Rembrandt's treatment of all manner of subjects, some mere sketches, others finished with studied care. They show his technique at different periods of his career, pure etching, dry-point used in connection with etching, and dry-point alone. Many of the impressions are very fine, enabling the student to appreciate this master as is possible only from early impressions...
...Swayze '79 said one must remember that athletics are not a man's work and that the man who has studied carries away with him from College a spirit of industry and application which a mere athlete never acquires...
Spring rowing is not a favorite sport this year. That is to say, those who enjoy spring rowing per se are standing in groups of five to seven--awaiting the arrival of the man who doesn't care. There seems to be nothing much in the pleasures of mere physical exercise. But rowing would become popular if the men knew that the winning crew were to be given their oars or some silver cups. As it is, the present condition of class rowing is disheartening. The blame is upon the men who pretend an interest in class crews...