Word: reasonably
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...been the custom for several years past for Professor Norton to entertain on Christmas eve those of us who are obliged for one reason or another to remain in Cambridge during the recess. It is needless to say that all who can have hitherto availed themselves of this rare treat. There are too few opportunities for personal intercourse between scholar and preceptor in the course of our studies for any one to neglect such an opportunity. The pity is that such chances are so rare. The size and unwieldiness of this institution of learning is such as to prevent...
...view. It is, I believe, admitted beyond all doubt that the project of lighting the library by electricity is feasible. Two years ago, if I mistake not, money was subscribed, and we were just on the point of gaining our longed-for lights, when the authorities for some unknown reason gave up the idea and the money was returned. I think I am not wrong in these assertions, This being the case, the only step remaining is to persuade the overseers to give their consent. Now why not use that democratic privilege, petition? Our prayer petitions were gravely considered...
...much interest was felt in both clubs in regard to the result. The purpose of thus holding a joint debate was to keep up the interest in the organizations of men from the States of Pennsylvania and Connecticut. The Pennsylvania Club has, however, withdrawn its challenge for the alleged reason that none of its members were willing to become principal disputants. It is probable that after the Christmas recess some plan will be agreed upon between the two clubs to carry out the original purpose...
...next piece announced on the programme was Thayer's "Bugle Song." On account of the lateness of the hour, however, the Glee Club was obliged to omit this number. A string quartette, by Haydn, was also omitted for the same reason...
...held by the Deutscher Verein on Monday evening at Young's Hotel was a great success. The eighteen members present enjoyed an excellent meal served in Berlin scyle (except for the colored waiters), and were treated in the intervals between the courses and after desert by a rarefeast of reason and flow of soul. Under the eloquent presidency of Mr. Winkler, the following toasts were made and responded to: Conference Francaise and die Schlacht bei Sedan, Mr. Villard; Der Massigkeitsvereinler and seine Stellung zur deutschen Kultur, Mr. Hoffmanu; Die deutsche Gemuthlichkeit, das funfte Temperament, Mr. Bailey; Die deutsche Wurst...