Word: neglecting
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...that a test of this kind does not give a fair indication of a man's abilities or of the work he has done on the course throughout the year. In a course where nothing but the two regular examinations count, it is possible for a man to neglect his work during the main part of the year, and by a little hard study, just before the examinations, to obtain as high a mark as the man who worked faithfully and regularly on the course. As no one examination can completely cover any course, there is too much at stake...
...again defeated McGill at Montreal, with a score of two goals and two touchdowns to nothing. It may be well to mention here that all accounts of these two trips agree in expressing the utmost courtesy of our hosts and the corresponding gratitude of our teams. McGill did not neglect a single opportunity to do our men a favor or to show their hearty good will. In '76 Harvard twice defeated an "all Canada" team, the last time playing in Montreal with fifteen, making a score of two goals and four touchdowns to nothing. A few days after, they...
President Chadbourne of the agricultural college, protests against the neglect of practical English branches in the higher institutions of learning. Dr. Chadbourne by no means undervalues the training which comes from Latin and Greek; but he firmly believes that much time can be and is wasted by the manner in which they are taught. He would have the instruction of our colleges touch practical life more closely, and so far as this the advocates of English and scientific education have found a lively champion. The doctor declares that most college students cannot write a plain hand, compose a creditable letter...
...directors of the Dining Hall last evening was poorly attended, barely a quorum being present. Several petitions were read and acted upon. Members are quite generally taking advantage of the new rule making Sunday allowances for three and four meals. The petitions also show a somewhat general neglect or ignorance of the rules in regard to signing off. It was voted to make some necessary changes in the auditor's room, erecting a desk and railing. These improvements are not to exceed three hundred dollars. Messrs. Hubbard and Cushing were appointed a committee of supervision. After a pretty thorough...
SECTION 2. It shall be the duty of the corresponding secretary to furnish any of the journals belonging to the association, as accurately and promptly as possible, such information respecting his college as is sought by said journal. For any neglect or non-performance of his duties his journal shall be responsible to the association...