Word: planning
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...proposed, at first, to give the Pudding Theatricals at the Bijou ; the plan was abandoned, however...
...estimation the only one worth reading. Third, from this he at length begins to branch out, and, having once appreciated the force of literary beauty, he gradually learns to appreciate it in other writers, and to distinguish their excellencies from their defects. From this, Mr. Wendell draws his plan for studying literature. He recommends, in the place of any systematic course of reading, a general rummage among all writers who come favorably to one's notice. When the interest has been aroused by an allusion to an author whom one knows only by name, do not be satisfied with...
...hard to get at, and the result is that many men choose their courses at random, or on the warped advice of personal friends. This year, Professor Laughlin, recognizing this long felt want, has hit upon a new and still better method of spreading abroad the required information. His plan saves trouble, both to the instructors in the department and to all students. He has determined to lecture on the subject. His plan is to show what will be done in the political economy courses during the academically year, 1884-85. He will also advise men as to their future...
Harvard College and most other colleges, have been run in years past on too ideal a plan; practical methods are what are needed now. The overseers must be chosen who represent the sentiment of the alumni on the important questions that are to be handled by those overseers, and we think that the question of voluntary prayers is an important one. The state of affairs at present is in direct opposition to the tendencies of the time, and especially contrary to the spirit that regulates Harvard, and should be done away with. Any man who has not given this important...
...little was gained and many were killed and wounded. Counter attacks by the enemy also availed little in the difficult country and the final result of the battle was a draw. The Federal loss was about 15,000 men, and that of the Confederates some 10,000. Grant's plan of constant attacks had not served its purpose of materially weakening the enemy, and had begun to use up his own force badly. This was the result of all the bloody actions of this short campaign...