Word: progress
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...essential for a well-bred man to be conversant with all famous authors. Education, therefore, consisted largely in a cramming process by which the student should become versed in the lives and writings of those men who had won the admiration of the world ; the proper method of testifying progress was to echo the praises which general use endorsed as appropriate. This was usually done without any genuine appreciation of the merits of the writers, resulting thus in a species of emptiness which left a clear path for the reaction which took place in favor of science. Second, the increase...
...McKenzie will tonight continue his reading of Pilgrim's Progress at Shepard Memorial Chapel...
...turn out a success in every branch of athletics. He was engaged last fall to coach, not only the foot-ball eleven and base-ball nine, but also to teach the men track athletics. In the first two branches he was known to be an expert and made satisfactory progress in his work. A few days ago, the men interested in track athletics began to appear on the field, and Mr. Camp undertook to take them in hand and give them instruction. According to the papers he was found to be too inexperienced, and some...
...Sherman ; W. B. Scofield, '87, Blaine. After these nominations have been made, five-minute speeches in favor of new candidates, or in support of those already presented will be in order. After all the nominations have been made, the result of the Union university canvass, which has been in progress during the past fortnight for first and second choice for presidential candidates will be announced. For purposes of comparison the result of the canvass in February 1880 will be announced at the same time. The meeting will undoubtedly be of much interest and a large attendance is expected...
...much progress as was expected has been made during the recess in the learning of the stroke. Although the crew have worked hard, they show scarcely any change from their condition before the vacation. [News...