Word: scheming
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...races between Harvard and Tech. This year have both been so successful that it is to be hoped that a similar race may be a regular semi-annual, or at least, an annual event. A plan has been proposed which will easily and effectually accomplish this. The scheme is to have a perpetual challenge cup to be subscribed jointly by the clubs Space might be left on the cup for the names of the winning teams, and in the course of a few years it would become a valuable trophy. Although this scheme was found to be impracticable at present...
...Herman Oelriehs of New York has offered to defray the expenses of the Yale crew while abroad in case they decide to visit England and row Cambridge. Several New Haven gentlemen have also agreed to contribute a sufficient sum to pay their passages over and back, so that the scheme begins to assume a feasible aspect. The Yale crew themselves are said to be very anxious to take the trip. Were the race rowed the two crews would be made up about as follows...
...held every Sunday afternoon at Yale for the members of '92 and '91, S., in the class rooms at Dwight Hall. The services are generally conducted by the president himself. The New Testament supplement of the "Old Testament" Student is used as a text book. The new scheme is meeting with great success, and the room is crowded every Sunday afternoon...
...second meeting of the Electric Club held on Wednesday, the constitution prepared by the committee was adopted and a general scheme of organization drawn up. F. S. Duncan, '90, was elected vice-president of the club in place of Lewis, resigned. The executive committee consists of the higher officers of the club together with G. H. Chittenden, 91, and C, L. Curtis, '92. The club will hold meetings every two weeks, for the present in the rooms of the members. It is hoped, however, that permanent rooms may be secured before long. There will be a large number of scientific...
...recently brought forward for the purpose of extending the advantages of a college education to some who have not heretofore been able to enjoy them. President Dwight has been elected president of the committee, and many of the professors have signified their willingness to assist in the undertaking. The scheme is much similar to that adopted in English Universities. Bodies of students will meet together and study certain subjects, and the professors will deliver lectures at intervals. Examinations will be held and diplomas granted...