Word: pleasantly
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...goody should feel liable to a weekly or daily inspection, so that, if ignorant, she might be properly taught. But of course Harvard is too poor; and when I count up the different improvements which instructors and students desire, as well as all the advantages of instruction and a pleasant abiding-place for her four years' course which Harvard already offers with her limited means, I am almost ashamed to grumble; still, the more urgent our needs become, the more chance there is that some one will be induced to fulfil them...
...Chapel is held at a respectable hour, 9.35 A. M., immediately after the first recitation. The room is pleasant and commodious, - capable of seating six hundred. Though attendance at services is not compulsory, to our surprise nearly all the students were present. The Faculty appear in a body upon the platform, and produce a much finer effect than the distribution of a select few in sentinel-boxes. The appearance of a score of ladies in the front seats strikes a visitor from a staid institution for males as somewhat peculiar. He soon begins to admire, however, and concludes that they...
...Wednesday several Juniors thought it would be a pleasant thing to take the Soldene Troupe out sleighing on Whalley Avenue. A certain classmate heard of it and determined to go them one better. He sent up a card as follows: 'Prof. - would be happy to accompany the ladies about the college grounds, if they are willing.' A Professor was not to be sneezed at, so they 'shot' the boys, who had the pleasure of seeing the 'Prof.' explaining the buildings to the ladies...
These readings, it is hoped, will prove the most pleasant sequel to the discussion of any particular dramatic author...
...pleasant hours we'll cherish, and forget