Word: numberous
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...practical work of collecting, placing it all under one head, the graduate manager. As it is now, the crew manager, the Mott Haven management, and even the cricket and lacrosse teams work away to raise money, without any cooperation. As a result they clash more or less, and a number of collectors have to cover the same ground. It is very doubtful whether altogether they are able to raise more from a given number of individuals than could a single collector, asking for additions to a general fund. It is probable then that the change would result in an economy...
...might cause a certain amount of reluctance to give. On the other hand, however, there are excellent reasons why larger sums than usual could be raised in this way. Men would be better disposed toward a single fund, simply because they would not be bothered so much by a number of managers working at cross purposes. In addition there would be no opportunity for evasions on the ground of previous subscriptions to other funds. No one could refuse absolutely to pay without realizing that he thereby put himself on record as utterly devoid of public spirit. Finally...
LOST.- Dark red wheel, low frame, no name, number 46,024. Taken from Sever yesterday between 1.30 and 2.30. No questions asked if returned to 17 Dunster street. Suitable reward for recovery...
...many years past collections of relics from the different Indian tribes have been accumulating in the museum. A number of these were obtained a hundred years ago or more and are of great importance, as, owing to the changes in Indian customs they could not now be replaced. These, with a few exceptions, have never been on exhibition, and Professor Putnam has now intrusted their arrangement to Mr. C. C. Willoughby, acting assistant curator of the museum. In a short time the arrangement will be completed and the collection labelled...
Altogether, with graduates and undergraduates deeply interested in the crew, with a popular and efficient captain; a large number of experienced men, and the same old coach, the prospect for a good crew for '98 is very bright...