Word: neared
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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When it became my good fortune, some thirty years ago, to become once more a dweller in my native town of Cambridge, I naturally looked about with interest for pleasant acquaintances among the College professors and was fortunate enough to find myself for a time at least, a near neighbor of Professor Shaler. We had some army experiences to recall in common; and I was soon struck with his peculiarly frank and cordial relations with the students, a thing the less surprising, however, as those who may be called out-door professors are apt to drift into easier relations with...
...government of the University loses in him a successful administrator, sagacious and resourceful, and a stimulating and inspiring teacher; his colleagues, a delightful associate and comrade, whose words and ways brightened many a tedious hour; the students, a warm-hearted, whole-souled friend. Those of us who live near the Yard will miss his picturesque figure, like that of a handsome Andrew Jackson, in long raincoat and soft hat, striding along with the familiar swing, and flinging across the way the brusque greeting, "How d'ye, neighbor?" The College Chapel will miss him, whither he used to repair daily...
...Near him at the time of his death were his wife and two daughters, Mrs. W. L. Webb of New York and Mrs. L. W. Page of Washington with their husbands; Mrs. Shaler's nephews, Mr. C. P. Perin of New York and Dr. Shaler Berry, and the two attending physicians, Dr. E. A. Darling and F. R. Jouett, both of Cambridge...
...shelves shows that 12 volumes in addition have disappeared since the Christmas vacation. The committee has been unwilling to adopt stringent measures for protection, feeling that the most delightful element in the use of the library is its freedom of access. By placing the attendant's desk near the entrance door, it has tried to check the removal of books; but with our present staff it is impossible for the attendant to be at his post without interruption, and in any case, it is easy enough for a person who is so disposed, to carry a book off with...
...first having developed special accuracy during the week. Second base work has shown some improvement, but the infielders are still uncertain on short throws to the second baseman and shortstop. There is a tendency to stand squarely on the bag in executing the double play, instead of on the near corner. Practice was held for the first time last week on a complete diamond, for the purpose of better instruction in stealing bases. The work in this direction is still rather crude...