Word: parts
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...present so many undergraduates as that institution, no one can gainsay that she exerts a greater influence on the thought and culture of the times." Another speaker was quoted as saying that he hoped optional studies would be altogether discontinued. But what seemed to me the most queer part of it all was, that it was the earnest desire of the alumni to have the name of Yale College changed to Yale University. I do not know what men studying at Harvard will think of these remarks - I am rather inclined to believe they will not give them much weight...
...Candidates for the Mott Haven Team will meet in the Gymnasium this afternoon at 4.15. All who have ever thought of taking part in track athletics are earnestly requested to be present...
...reform as having a moral element, as being of no less importance than the old anti-slavery contest, in some aspects, perhaps, even of greater consequence than that. When he spoke in this way in regard to the moral principle involved in civil service reform, a very considerable part of that body of students laughed a little, as if it were a joke. It was an illustration of what I have been just now pointing out, the slow growth of moral sentiment. There really is nothing so important for you, for young men of this time, as to feel that...
...ultimate success and prosperity. Nor has he been generous in money alone, but in personal service, in the hospitality of his house, and in gifts chosen with equal delicacy for the feelings and regard for the needs of the recipient. Indeed, the considerate courtesy which is an essential part of the true kindness marked his whole social intercourse, regardless as he was of some of the conventional forms that are often the expression of - perhaps as often the substitute for - heart-courtesy...
...pleasure to be able to state that Frank Dole will train the foot-ball team next season, for he is one of the few men that seemed to interest themselves in the eleven, as he not only had to act the part of trainer, but captain to the team also. - Pennsylvanian...