Word: object
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...rowing yet on fixed seats and are not feathering. The object of this is to secure long body swing with arms straight and a firm finish. The time has greatly improved of late and the men are getting more snap at the catch. It looks now as if those defects which have caused so much criticism on Harvard's rowing will be remedied...
...University Extension movement. The spirit which prompts this work has, perhaps, been somewhat latent at Harvard until a short time ago. That it has now, however, shown itself plainly is an indication that the workers, with such earnestness as they are displaying, are bound to accomplish their object. This object the writer in the last. Advocate has clearly defined: "Above all and through all the idea is to broaden university life, and to put the University in its proper place in relation to the men and women who are at present entirely be yond its sphere of influence...
...movement is on foot at Yale to establish an infirmary or home for students near the college grounds. The proceeds of the Greek play, Autigone, will be given to this object...
Unless some unforeseen circumstances arise, Harvard will very likely receive another bequest-this time from the generous gift of the late Mr. Fayerweather. We understand that the legacy for Harvard is not restricted by many conditions, but may be applied for almost any special object which the authorities may think proper. It will not be hard to find uses for the money; on the contrary, the difficulty will be to decide, among so many needs, which is the most pressing...
...junior class dinner, which was held Monday night, seemed to accomplish its object. A feeling of good-fellowship was established, which has gone far towards giving the class unity. Any act by the class tending to destroy this unity would be deplorable...