Word: particularity
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...clipping from the Spirit of the Times which should be read by all who have the interest of Harvard athletics at heart. The writer of the article in question has evidently studied the case coolly and dispassionately, and while we are not prepared to endorse his sentiments in every particular, yet we think that some of his suggestions are excellent and trust that they will receive all the attention that they merit, not only from the boating men, but from the college in general. It is well known that Harvard athletics are at a low ebb; it remains...
...this is added the stimulus which the increased interest of the college at large would impart to the crew, could they feel that it was in their hands and not in the hands of the graduates, the chance of success would be greatly increased. In selecting such a committee, particular care should be taken that only experienced oarsmen are chosen, and those who have rowed in recent years should be given the preference...
...think that the writer is mistaken when he speaks of the spirit of intolerance at Harvard toward journalism. Harvard has not given any of her energy to the training of men for journalistic work simply because there has never been a strong demand for education in this particular field. The real basis of the antagonism is clearly seen by the second writer. College men thrown suddenly into the world cannot well picture that world, until they grow to be thoroughly acquainted with it. No matter how much a man may know of history and political economy, he cannot succeed...
...need. They have felt that many students, especially seniors, would be willing to give away some of their books, clothing, furniture, etc., instead of selling them, provided arrangements could be made by which such supplies should be carefully distributed or lent to persons who need them. In particular a lending library of text-books is proposed by the aid of which men could avoid the expense of buying some of the books used in college courses. Accordingly in April last a circular was sent to a number of men in college. The purpose at the present time is to remind...
...series and was won only by superior batting. The confidence of the University in the ability of the nine, though somewhat shaken by the defeat at New Haven two weeks ago, has been fully restored by the splendid work in the last two Princeton games. The batting in particular has greatly improved, while the fielding is steadier and more accurate. The game with Yale next Saturday will be the most important, if not the decisive game of the year. We must win it if we hope to get the championship. The enthusiasm of the college is at a high pitch...