Word: proving
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...communication concerning the University Club which appears this morning from a member of the class of '76, is a gratifying proof of graduate interest in the project. The suggestion in regard to the restaurant will doubtless prove valuable, though at present, such matters of detail can hardly be decided. As far as the name is concerned, "University Club" is not altogether satisfactory, and though it is used at the present stage of the proceedings in default of a better title, it is to be hoped that a more suitable one can be selected later...
...arrangements for a debate with the Fulton Debating Club of Boston College, to be held on March 23 or 24, about a week before the trial to choose the Princeton speakers. No decision will be given but an audience of over a thousand is expected and the debate should prove of unusual interest. The trial to choose the Forum team will be held on February...
This means that a very large sum will be required. And just here lies the real key to future success or failure. If enough money be raised, it is difficult to see why a general club should not prove as successful here as Houston Hall at Pennsylvania now actually...
With the start and finish at the same points as in the four-mile course for Harvard-Yale races in former years the survey shows that after the first half mile the course follows the centre of the channel thus giving every indication that the new course would prove even faster than the old. Measurements were taken at different points on the river, with the United States Government map of the Thames as a guide. The width of the river from shore to shore is given as follows: Start, 2000 feet; 1-2 mile, 2500 feet; 1 mile, 1250 feet...
...first part of the plan, which concerns the manner of nomination, the committee recommends its adoption, and is of opinion that it will prove to be an excellent change...