Word: scheming
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1900-1909
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...week's practice and general reunion. And a week's practice would surely be sufficient in which to train a team that would give any ordinary university team a very hard game, if not actually defeat them. There are, of course, many obstacles in the way of this scheme at first, but these could be overcome, and once the game became an annual feature, football in general, and out University team in particular, would be greatly benefited. C. G. OSBORNE...
...such innovations as dormitory rowing which, when kept in their proper position, will be most effective in combatting this tendency. We trust that the various crews which are now organizing will be as well supported as in the past two seasons, for in order to flourish, this scheme must have hearty co-operation...
Last fall the new scheme of afternoon and Saturday courses for teachers was fulfilled. Seventeen courses were given on the following subjects: architecture, education, psychology applied to teaching, fine arts, French, history of Russian literature, American history, Latin, mathematics, college algebra, music, philosophy, physical education, practical instruction in school gymnastics, Greek, and public speaking. There was a charge of $15 for each course. The first lectures were delivered about the first of November and continued until April 1. Although these courses were primarily intended for teachers in service, both men and women, yet other persons were admitted...
...restaurant has been run for the good of the members and every effort has been made to make it both attractive and useful. As a result the deficit has been decreased by $2000. The scheme commenced a year ago of placing the membership dues on the term bills has been continued with increased success and has gone a long way towards solving the financial problem. At present there are 2173 active members--80 more than at this time a year ago. Of these active members 1958 had their dues charged on their term bills. There are 1061 graduate life members...
From football as it is, A. M. Beale '97 brings us to football as it might be. His scheme of reforms is a bit alarming; among other changes he proposes to abandon all idea of a required five or ten yard gain, substituting the rule that a touchdown must be made in ten downs. His plan aims to combine the merits of the English and American games; to most persons familiar with football as it is now played here many of his reforms are likely to seem a bit chimerical...