Word: objects
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...drawing the line between society men and non-society men the task has been rather difficult. As the object is to get at the number of men who besides studying have seen something of the social side of college life, the members of the following social and literary societies were included: the Hasty Pudding, the Pi Eta, the Institute of 1770, the Delta Upsilon, the O. K. and the Signet...
...President of the Union, followed with a few words on the desirability of an auxilliary association. Mr. Lovett explained that the object of the new association was to form a nucleus of college men interested in the kind of work the Progressive Union is now doing. After an informal discussion, the association was formed, its name to be partially dependent on the proposed change of name of the Union...
...generally of a simple and entertaining character, a few poems, one or two short reviews of books, a criticism - and one of good understanding - of the symphony concerts, with a short review of the theatres and a page or two of notes of the times comprise the number. One object is to give criticisms on books, pictures, music, and acting, with, as the editor puts it "the purpose of saying just what he thinks on all subjects. He believes that most people are too much influenced by public opinion, - a thing which he respects, but by which...
...courses of Summer Instruction at Harvard University are under the charge of a committee appointed by the president and Fellows. The object of these courses is to afford students an opportunity of pursuing, during the vacation, studies in certain objects which may aid them in their work as teachers or in their preparation for advanced courses given during term time. During the summer of 1892 it is expected that courses of instruction will be given as follows...
...Greeks when that nation was in all its glory. The plan has been much discussed in England and has received almost universal approbation. The Oxford Boat Club has announced its intention of competing, so through this medium might be brought about the much talked of international boat race. The object of the proposers now is to have the matter talked about and discussed as widely as possible...