Word: reads
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...himself that he is but like "a little child idly counting the sands on the shore of a vast, unexplored sea of knowledge." We are sometimes forced to smile in a rather conceited manner, while reviewing the long list of studies offered by our elective system, when we read in some exchange the rejoicings of an editor over "the advancement in the scope of the curriculum" at his particular college, and with no little pride congratulate ourselves that Harvard University has approached more nearly to the ideal university than any institution in the country...
...first annual meeting of the Union was held last evening in Sever 11 for the purpose of electing officers for the coming year. The secretary's report of the last meeting was read and accepted. The vice-president, Mr. Hayes, then presented the seventh semi-annual report of the executive committee, in which the great success of the Union for the past half-year was set forth. The treasurerthen read his report which was accepted. In the balloting, Mr. C. R. Saunders, '84, was re-elected president ; Mr. W. A. Hal C. F. Carrier, '85, chosen secretary...
...meeting of the Boat Club in Holden last evening was largely attended. Mr. Curtis, '83, presided. The secretary's report of the last meeting was read and accepted. Mr. Waring, '82, the treasurer, presented a summary of his report, lately published in the HERALD, which was accepted. In the election of officers for the ensuing year, Curtis, '83, was elected president of the club; Perin, '83, vice-president; Sexton, '84, treasurer, and Baylies, '84, secretary. On motion of Capt. Hammond, a graduate committee of three to oversee and advise in all matters of boating at Harvard was established...
...sight. For the requirements of such, French V. is especially well suited. Unlike all the other French courses it will be conducted in English, will require no committing to memory, and will not undertake the study of French grammar or composition. But a sufficient amount of French will be read during the year to secure to those who take the course ability to read the French of such authors as Sand, Cherbuliez, Dumas, Hugo or Daudet with comparative ease. Little if any preparation will be required in the course, but a regular attendance will be required to secure any satisfactory...
...class day in 1793 : "The order of the day was this : At ten the class walked in procession to the president's house and escorted him, the professors and tutors to the chapel, preceded by the band playing solemn music. The president began with a short prayer. He then read a chapter in the Bible; after this he prayed again; Cutler then delivered his poem. Then the singing club, accompanied by the band, performed Williams' Friendship. This was succeeded by a valedictory Latin oration by Jackson. We then formed and waited on the government, (i. e., the faculty...