Word: poorness
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Washington's Birthday is again at hand, and all the world, with the exception of Harvard, is deep in the perusal of Irving's works; but we, poor students, are kept close to the fast revolving grindstone, and are allowed no opportunity to learn the personal history of the Father of His Country. This complaint is time-honored, and doubtless will continue to be so, but still we repeat it in the vain hope that the rulers some time will hear our prayers. Why should not Harvard College fittingly observe this legal holiday? It certainly would be a benefit...
...Doesn't use his stretcher. Rushes very badly. Time very poor. Fails to get his shoulders well on. Must keep his eyes in the boat...
...Rushes his slide. Keeps very poor time. Slumps badly on the full race. His rowing is very rough; should try to be smoother. Fails to work well from his stretcher. Should sit up to it better...
...basement of Weld, particularly the basement of the south entry. For some time the halls havebeen infested with a foul odor which not only is disagreeable but also threatens the good health of all of us who room there. The cause of this nuisance is undoubtedley the poor condition of the drainage, and if it is not immediately repaired, diptheria and the other diseases which are prevalent at this season of the year will find this south entry a most convenient place to settle. There has already been a marked amount of sickness this winter in this entry, and strangely...
...seventh of the college year. There is only one more point that I desire to speak of I learned long ago to refrain from mixing sneering personalities with arguments. A student who protests fairly and moderately against certain usage may be "childish" and 'absorbed in self" and have "poor brains," but you ought to refrain from dragging the poor fellow out and disclosing his deficiencies. I looked to you to keep these fralities a secret from the public, who might never have discovered them from my communication. You who have good brains and are manly and absorbed in others ought...