Word: offing
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Dates: during 1873-1873
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At the end of the meeting the Juniors transacted some business relating to their own crew. Mr. Harding, the treasurer, offered his resignation, which was unwillingly accepted. It was explained that some two hundred and twenty-five dollars must be soon raised, and measures taken to obtain the sum.
The pamphlet containing a "prospectus" of the "Examinations for Women in 1874," which represents what Harvard is willing to do in the cause of female education, has just been issued. It is gotten up with much care, and is well calculated to convey an accurate idea of the requirements that...
The origin of the plan is due to an association of Boston ladies, who also undertake the conduct of the examinations, which will be held in Boston. The College, however, stands ready to make a similar arrangement with any association in the country which can guarantee a sufficient number of...
The experiment is one which ought to succeed, and it is to be hoped that no false pride or diffidence on the part of young women will prevent their profiting by its advantages. In many respects the advantages of a course of study pursued at a distance, and in anticipation...
Such necessary evils as working for marks, cramming for examinations, and compulsory recitations are also eliminated. Then, too, the difficulty of an examination is generally exaggerated, or at least duly appreciated, and the consequence is a more thorough and extended preparation. The certificates given to successful candidates will be worded...