Word: objects
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...story of the play Eduard is very anxious to marry his cousin, but is deterred by the objections of Hauptmann Droll, his uncle, who declares that the girl is much too foolish and found of dancing. Eduard submits to his uncle's decision, at the same time extorting a promise from the old man that if he is ever caught dancing he will give his consent to the marriage. The plot now hinges on the efforts of Eduard, assisted by Emma and Franz, the servants, to make Hauptmann Droll dance. Their object is secured partly by accident...
...Freshman eights rowing on the river every afternoon, four at the Weld and six at the Newell. The crews have received a great deal of attention from both Vail and Donovan, together with some individual pair-oar practice and improvement has been noticeable from the first. The main object in the coaching, thus far, has been to get the men accustomed to their positions in the boat, and to instill into them the first principles of good oarsmanship, rather than attempt to develop any speed. Owing to the large number of men who have had experience on their school crews...
...putting definite and pertinent information with regard to Oxford at the service of the intending student, and (2) of becoming sufficiently well-informed to advance any project on foot for adapting Oxford conditions to the needs of the American members of the University. To accomplish the first object, which is of more immediate concern, the club intends to print a circular in which it will try to anticipate the questions likely to be asked about the Oxford University system in general, the opportunities and conditions of study in the University, and the advisability of connecting one's self with...
...class will assemble at Utica, N. Y., on July 5 for work in the vicinity of Utica and Catskill, two weeks being devoted to each of these regions. The main object of the work in Central New York is the study of the New York palaezoic formations. The succession of rocks will be studied, thickness measured, and the characteristic fossils collected. Training will be given in mapping and in collecting rocks and fossils. The Appalachian structure which is here seen affords additional problems for interpretation and more exact practice in mapping. There will be opportunity for study of a variety...
Spring football practice began yesterday afternoon with exercise in the principles of individual work and position play. Two teams will be formed as soon as possible and games will be played every second day. The chief object of the spring practice is to keep the heavy men in condition and to develop the Freshmen and the secondary material. The practice will continue every day until the spring recess. Sixteen men reported yesterday...