Word: portion
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Greek-Elementary examination divided into two parts, the first a translation of simple Attic prose, and the second a thorough examination on a prescribed portion of Xenophon; advanced examination will not contain the Herodotus alternative for Homer as at present...
...very glad to publish today's communication on the subject of the University Club, and especially commend that portion of it which urges a vigorous expression of undergraduate opinion. We repeat our belief that undergraduate sentiment once aroused from its too habitual lethargy, will emphatically favor the plan. As the writer of the communication says, once that opinion is forcibly expressed, the graduates will be quick to take the mafter...
...seems to the CRIMSON that a portion, at least, of this apathy is due to the defects of the present club system. The clubs have undoubtedly devotion to the cause. Their members have done as much as individuals can be expected to do. Yet, somehow or other they have failed to draw out more than a small portion of the debating resources which might be at their disposal. In other words, they are not ruly representative, and it is not likely that they ever will be. For most men cannot hope to speak on a 'Varsity debate and feel...
...This portion of Cambridge would undoubtedly suffer by the removal of its station and we therefore recommend that a careful watch be kept upon the action of the postmaster in order to present a strong protest if it becomes necessary...
...Arthur T. Pilling '98, of Washington, D. C., died of heart failure at Gloucester, Mass. During the three years he was in college, Pilling took active interest in athletics; in his sophomore year he made the Mott Haven, and in his junior year, played on his class nine a portion of the season...