Word: proved
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...line. But, alas ! what generous soul is methodical-the ready tendency to lend a book is proof that a man is ready for all risks. Nor will a well-kept list make our borrowers honest. If a man steal your book, you may recover it if you can prove the theft : but what is to be done with him who always-yes, always-is intending to return your precious volume? Your inquiries are met with ready promises of restoration ; he will bring it back, or he cannot just lay his hand upon it, or some one has borrowed it without...
...further developed. The scene of the opera will be laid at a girl's university, and the charming young ladies always introduced into the Gilbert-Sullivan opera will no doubt look as charming as ever in their academical caps and gowns. I fancy this performance will prove somewhat more attractive than that of the "Electra" by the Girton girls...
...only since 1868 that contested election cases have been carried before the courts, and the plan is said to work admirably; previous to that date they were referred to a parliamentary committee. There were but forty seats contested at the last election, and everything goes to prove the assertion that bribery and the illegal use of money is on the decrease, according as the constituencies enlarge and public patriotism increases. The great mass of the people are honest in their political beliefs, and arr influenced in their voting only by what they deem best for their country. In conclusion...
...desirable one, for the catalogue has really assumed quite formidable proportions. We regret however, that the editor has paid no attention to our suggestion about the other examination papers. All in all it is well got up, though the new covers are so great a mistake, and it must prove a most servicable if not an almost invaluable assistance to every student...
...unfairly. The rules serve a useful purpose, and ought to be retained, just as some of the rules in the Harvard code for the government of students should be retained. Surely the existence of college laws against misdemeanors does not cause those misdemeanors to be committed, nor does it prove that the same laws are habitually violated...