Word: needlessly
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...this account it seems strange that Harvard, whose Chemistry department is wellnigh perfect, should neglect to provide for instruction in such an important branch as Practical Assaying. Perhaps the proximity of the Boston Institute of Technology has induced our Faculty to believe that any such course at Harvard was needless, but we are positive that there are many of us who would be glad to get some instruction in Assaying, but who do not care to go to a school where it would be necessary for us to become scientific specialists. For this reason it would, in our opinion...
...proficient in Terence or Aristophanes; and a chance is offered - particularly valuable to those who take no English courses - to learn a little something about our noble English literature. And once having heard Professor Hill speak upon subjects wherein he is so competent to pronounce opinions, it is needless to say that it will be a pleasure to hear him again...
...step this way, please." We omitted to heed the first part of this request, for as we did not know the character of the spirits who might be present during the evening, we thought it safer to take our property with us. We afterwards found it an entirely needless precaution, however, for the spirits who favored us with their presence seemed to have come from a place where an overcoat might be classed as a luxury rather than as a necessity...
...theatricals that are to be given in town for the benefit of the Crew. This has always been a pleasant way of subscribing for the Crew, and we hope that a large audience may reward the efforts of those who have the matter in hand. It is needless to add that a large amount of money will be required during the coming year...
...Among the visitors, Belcher, Millar, and Lowe played well. On our own team the playing of Edmonds, Keith, Kent, Perin, Manning, and Atkinson was particularly good. Although this victory is encouraging for the team, it should not lead them to feel too much confidence in themselves, for it is needless to say that they will find Princeton and Yale teams very different opponents from those of Saturday's game. Constant and energetic practice is needed to bring the playing up to the proper standard, if we are to win the championship this year...