Word: number
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1890-1899
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...dissatisfaction at the allotment of seats is strength- ened by a rumor that a member of the 'Varsity squad is offering to sell tickets at a premium. If each member of the squad is allowed more tickets than he can use for his friends, why should not the number given each be limited so as to allow those who have consistently supported the teams a fair chance to see the most important game of the season from an advantageous position. SENIOR
...speaking was most encouraging in the sense that it showed the great interest that is being aroused in debating by the present system of class clubs. The number of men who tried is unusually large. As might be feared from informal camp debating, some of the men betrayed a lack of stage presence, certain defects in form, and an unfortunate weakness in delivery. But the general tenor of their speeches, and particularly of the more experienced Law School men, was very satisfactory. In the allotted five minutes, the speakers usually attempted, and with fair succes, to confine themselves to proving...
Preparations have been made to observe the five-days meteor shower, which begins on the 13th of this month, and is not expected to occur again for thirty years. A limited number of students in the astronomical department will be allowed to assist at the observations...
...editorials are pleasant in tone, and are quite good technically. There are a number of book reviews, none of which rise above mediocrity...
...number of important changes have been made in the line-up during the past two weeks, the most important of which was the shifting of McCracken from guard to halfback. Davidson, fullback, has been obliged to stop playing, and Barnard, a new man, has taken his place. Barnard is not Davidson's equal in a rushing game, but in punting he is fully as strong and is clever in kicking goals from the field. Kennedy, left halfback, has recently shown great improvement in his work. He runs well with the ball, is strong on his feet, and is a sure...