Word: proof
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...made ready for occupancy by the first of October, when the regular term opens. The damage to the building by fire is thought to be even more serious than has been reported, and it is doubtful if the interior can be restored for less than $15,000. The fire-proof quality of the structure is the only thing that saved it from complete destruction, and a careful inspection renders it little short of marvellous that the entire building did not succumb to the flames...
...demand for his removal. It is absolutely essential to the successful management of the hall by the students that the steward possess their entire confidence. Moreover, that the present condition of the hall seems more satisfactory than it was under the steward who preceded Mr. Balch, is no proof that it cannot be still further bettered. It is our belief that it is mainly due to the prospect of a change in the management that a recurrence of the troubles of last spring has been prevented. If examples were needed of what has seemed very like wilful disregard and defiance...
...true, as reported, that a gift of $1000 has been made to be used for the department of Political Economy, it does not seem as though there should be any doubt regarding the instructor who should be retained. Dr. Laughlin has been here four years, and the best proof of his success is the esteem in which he is held by all who have been under him. He is an able instructor and has had the advantage of experience, which is of great advantage in showing an instructor how to interest his classes. The petition which is now being circulated...
...acquirement of which is of no practical value and only serves to obscure its more important features. No one can for a moment doubt which view is held by all fair-minded persons and by the most of oar instructors, but the paper in Freshmen Trigonometry was convincing proof that among the latter, at least, there are exceptions...
...Prof. Agassiz and six assistants. The expedition yielded scientific results of great importance, and, although the expenses proved greater than was anticipated, Mr. Thayer did not refuse to defray them. Thayer Hall was erected in 1870 as a memorial gift, commemorative of his father. In 1874 the fire-proof herbarium on the grounds of the Botanic Garden was built at a cost of $15,000 by Mr. Thayer. He received in 1866 the honorary degree of A. M. from the university, and has served on the board of fellows. He was in his seventy-fifth year at the time...