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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...same time I think that the instructors in English B might come a little nearer getting over this difficulty than they do. It would be less exasperating if the instructor would not say anything about a theme unless he had something to say. As it is, one very often finds a line or two of criticism so indefinite as to give one absolutely no idea whether the theme be poor. indifferent, or good. An acquaintance of mine recently found this comment as what was meant for a description: "Regarded as a chapter this shows skill. It reminds...
...past season has been one full of discouragement to Princeton. The wearers of the orange and black must not be supposed to have forgotten their favorite sport. The difficulty has been that one resource failed after another so unexpectedly, and so often, that Princeton had to play her big matches before her eleven was ready. The first captain left college, the second was lamed in the first game and lost the whole season's practice with his men, and a third captain was practically in capacitated on his first play in the Harvard game. How numerous and sudden have been...
...office will also be open on Sunday for a short time. We are very glad to see this step toward reform in the management of the telegraph in Cambridge. The change will be of great advantage to the public and especially to men of the college who are so often obliged to use this means of communication...
...could win in New York who yet never suspect that they have much ability. I wish, therefore, to urge every man who visits the gymnasium to try his powers thoroughly before resting satisfied that he is useless in the effort to regain Harvard's athletic glory. The gymnasium is often empty for those who might dislike observation in their practice. Mr. Lathrop is every ready to help beginners...
...very remarkable study and deserves a careful perusal and thoughtful consideration. It is with no mean descriptive talent that the author has succeeded in tracing the various steps in the dulling of the college man's sensibilities. What is implied-that which one can read between the lines is often an index to the value of a piece of writing. In this sketch any one whose experience has led him to sympathize with Daspaw can read words of truth between the lines. The story is very much out of the common order and outshines some of the best...