Word: order
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...system of assigning seats at lectures in alphabetical order has for years worked to the disadvantage of the men whose names always come towards the end of the enrolment lists. A great part of a student's convenience in a course has been made to depend wholly on the accident of his initials. While A and B have been within easy hearing of the lecturer or sight of the blackboard, the unfortunate W and the like whose name is not far from legion, have often got little more from a lecture than the satisfaction of not being marked absent...
...Theatre in his new play, "Villon the Vagabond," his performance having won the unanimous praise of the critics and the heartiest applause of large and fashionable audiences. During this second and last week of his engagement, Clyde Fitch's dainty comedy, "His Grace de Grammont," will be produced, in order that the popular actor may be seen in lighter work, and thus show his great versatility. Otis Skinner is highly esteemed in Boston both for his personal and his professional worth. As an actor he ranks among the very best on the American stage, and hls present enviable position...
...first touchdown was made in short order, Hayes kicked off. Whitney got the ball and passed it to Downey who made several yards before he was tackled. On the next play Whitney fumbled and Captain Brewer got the ball. Then Gonterman started off well but fumbled and Johnson got the ball. Whitney lost on the next play and Johnson was called on for a punt. He kicked well. Hayes received the ball, but was undecided which way to run, so he was stopped before he had made any advance...
...second seven of the Signet from '97 were elected last night. The men in their order were...
...will greatly facilitate getting the delivery service into good running order if all who intend to subscribe will do so at once...