Word: rather
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...game, Saturday, between the Phillips Exeter Academy team and '92 was closely contested, and was won and lost only in the last ten minutes. The freshmen played by far the best game so far this season, while the work of Exeter was rather below its usual grade, especially in the first half. At the beginning of the game neither side gained any great advantage, but at last, by the good work of Harvard's backs, the ball was rushed within a few yards of Exeter's line. Brooks forced it over and scored the only point which Harvard secured...
...Nineteenth Century Romance" is an entertaining story, told with a real Thackerayian humor. Under "Topics of the Day," preparatory schools are discussed. Though the position of the writer is "thoughtfully taken" and in the main fair, the criticisms upon private and high schools are rather severe. There are undoubtedly many inefficient high and private schools, but such sweeping condemnation is hardly just. The article is clearly and forcibly written. The last article is "King Cobbler," a character sketch." The idea is original though scarcely realistic. The story is told picturesquely and with a touch of pathos which is very effective...
...ought not to be afraid of losing our faiths in college but rather be thankful that we are to undergo experiences which shall be food for Christianity...
...cricket eleven was defeated on Saturday at Lowell by the Lowell club. Captain Brown, winning the toss, decided to bat first. Garrett and Sullivan started out well, but the latter, after driving finely for four, was caught on an easy one from Comber. Then the wickets fell rather fast. Brown, who had gone in at the fall of the third wicket, was left not out by side when he was splendidly set. The venture realized only 31. To this small total Lowell responded with 67, of which total Burns and Gibson were credited with 20 and 10 respectively. The bowling...
...their country; now as young Democrats they come forward once more for their country's good. It is to free industry and to check monopoly that this step has been made. They know that Mr. Harrison has examined the Republican platform and finds that it agrees with his convictions. Rather than change it he will take the tax off whiskey and tobacco. The truth is that the Republicans intend to leave the present tariff as it is, or at least to reduce it as little as possible. They are trying to prove that the higher the taxes, the better...