Word: peculiarly
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...address in Sanders Theatre this evening at eight o'clock on "The Present State of the Theories of the Formation of Coral Reefs." The object of his recent explorations in the Fiji Islands was for the purpose of testing the theory, originated by Darwin, to account for the peculiar forms of coral reefs. The results of these explorations and their bearing on the subject will be given in tonight's lecture...
...custom of Seniors retiring at the mid-years is not, however, peculiar to the CRIMSON. In most Harvard organizations there is the tendency, and it might be said to be almost a tradition, that the Senior during his last half year is a privileged character to be let down as easily as possible. But a few months and his college life will be a thing of the past; therefore he should take things as easily as possible while...
...with this unique type of American character. Mr. Fox has portrayed this character in his stories with a clear insight and a fine sense of humore. His complete mastery of the dialect, from having been much among the mountaineers, and his understanding of their character, give his readings a peculiar interest and charm...
WILL the finder of a book left in Memorial Hall Thursday, between 1.30 and 1.50 p. m., please return it to Dr. R. W. Wilson, 64 Brattle St., or to the office at Memorial Hall. Marginal notes made the book of peculiar importance to the owner...
Nevertheless, the wisdom of adopting such a policy, even under these peculiar circumstances, is, to say the least, doubtful. It is certainly stretching a point to enter a crew of college men representing a college organization in an event which takes place at a time when the real activity of the college has ceased, and its members are no longer engaged in their regular college work. Strictly speaking college athletics is meant to be an adjunct to college study. It should not be permitted to attain undue prominence during the season of serious college work, and it is a little...