Word: restful
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...watchfulness, and so suspend investigation until after the accident has happened. All in all, we have every reason to be thankful that it was no worse. The outcome has been so much better than anyone at the time supposed was possible, that we gladly allow the matter to rest here...
...case in this country. Where a people are so devoted to business pursuits as are the Americans, and in a country where the wealthy and hence the cultured class is as yet so small compared with the bulk of the population, the question of practical education will never rest. The main object looked at in a new country is the acquisition of wealth, and any education which will not aid in the gaining of that object is looked upon as worthless. The idea of education for its own sake, or for the culture which it brings with...
...Yale respectively had gathered around the head-guarters of their representative in the approaching foot-ball match. Many were anxious Wednesday night lest the weather on the following day should be unfavorable, but Thursday dawned bright and clear promising a perfect day for the great game. A few hours rest after the long and tiresome ride on Wednesday had put our men in good spirits again, and they retired in excellent condition. The college men began to arrive in large numbers as Thursday forenoon wore on, and as the hour of the game approached, the avenues leading to the Polo...
...those who have signed must pay by one o'clock today to get their tickets to New York. It is hoped that each man will do so promptly for the sake of the rest, for there have just enough men signed to make it possible for them to have separate tickets. Bartlett will receive the deposits of 2.25 per ticket...
...flying all over the land to arouse discussion and alarm. Every year it becomes necessary for the Harvard papers to denounce any such thing through their editorial columns. In accordance with this good old custom we again take our stand and diny that Harvard is any worse than the rest of the world in religious matters. Just how this rumor begins it is hard to conceive. Probably it is owing to the attempt made to abolish chapel, and to the fact that certain men with infidel views go forth from here every year. But these persons so vigorous in their...