Word: projects
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...project of constructing a canal through the Isthmus, which should connect the Atlantic with the Pacific ocean, is an old one. The discovery of gold in California gave a new impetus to this idea; for the Union Pacific railroad had not then been built, and the journey overland was long and dangerous, while the voyage around Cape Horn was fraught with hardships. But on the breaking out of the civil war all thought of an Isthmian canal, so far as the United States were concerned had to be abandoned...
Some members of the Yale faculty have taken a prominent part in a project which has been recently brought forward for the purpose of extending the advantages of a college education to some who have not heretofore been able to enjoy them. President Dwight has been elected president of the committee, and many of the professors have signified their willingness to assist in the undertaking. The scheme is much similar to that adopted in English Universities. Bodies of students will meet together and study certain subjects, and the professors will deliver lectures at intervals. Examinations will be held and diplomas...
...permanent organization will be effected at the next meeting of the club. Mr. Bolles informs us that one hundred and twenty-five men have already signified their intention to become members of the club. It is probable that this number will be largely increased as soon as the project assumes a definite aspect...
...Boston Athletic Club is very anxious to get up an eight to row Harvard. Much interest is being taken in the project by the members of the club, and if little difficulty is met with in selecting the men for the crew, and if Harvard will agree to row a race, the club will buy a shell. There are several college oarsmen in the Athletic Club and an eight selected from their number could hardly fail to be a strong one after suitable training...
...instructors in the English department and a dozen undergraduates met at the house of Professor Briggs, yesterday afternoon, to discuss the project of forming an English Club. It was proposed to organize a society similar to the Historical Society and the Classical Club. There was an informal talk on the subject, but nothing definite was decided upon. It was thought best to leave the matter to the undergraduates present who will perfect plans and report in the near future...