Word: objects
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...very politely received in another room by some Freshmen of rather a different stamp from any I had seen that evening. They were a manly set of fellows, and were discussing the formation of a Lacrosse Club. When I had made known the object of my coming, and had answered a few questions of frankly expressed ignorance, one of their number offered to subscribe for the whole year, and the other seven immediately followed suit...
...England under that name, if she wishes. If Cornell (in event of our accepting a challenge from them) were to make some definite preparations for sending their crew abroad if they beat us, outsiders would then think they really meant business; but as matters stand, their only avowed object is to beat us, and then send their crew abroad if they think fit. If they will agree to send out their men if they should win in a race with us, a race would not be a bad thing, as then the fastest crew would be sent out, which...
...matter, and we know that in so doing we echo the sentiments of the College. We feel certain that the gentlemen of the Committee who have so kindly given this permission will have no cause for regret, and will find the privilege in no way abused. The object is a worthy one, for the Crew needs money now if ever it did. As to the success of the performances there can hardly be a doubt, for the gentleman who has them in hand has already shown great energy in the undertaking; now all that remains is the encouragement...
...sports and to select all prizes was next appointed. They immediately drew up and submitted the order of events which will be found below. This order was adopted. It was then decided to have an extra special meeting for Freshmen only, on Saturday, October 26. The object of this meeting is to give Freshmen a chance to compete among themselves before entering against some of the more famous athletes of the University. It is thought that by giving them this meeting they still gain confidence in themselves, and come forward in large numbers on the following day. And here...
...over a text-book or within the sound of the voice of a teacher, finds his thoughts distracted and wandering away from the subject, which should absorb his whole attention. Instead of brief, simple, terse statements, easily grasped and understood, we have attempts at profound, high-sounding expositions, whose object is to exhibit the learning of the author or utterer, rather than to teach the reader or hearer. Trite sayings, which might be found endurable when succinctly stated, are spun out into a labyrinth of empty phrases, and shallow ideas are harped upon through infinite paragraphs, to give them...