Word: scheming
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...look at the results of the five years. In 1897 a team was produced which tied Yale, but was defeated by Pennsylvania. The plays had been largely reduced, the whole scheme more systematized and simplified; but one mistake was made--cripples were allowed on the eleven. These results after Harvard had the previous year suffered four defeats were an advance; and although the season ended with little apparent gain, yet the foundations of an intelligent and efficient system were laid...
...would be the relation between the proposed system of medical examinations, on the one hand, and the strength test and the professional trainer on the other, is best shown in Dr. Darling's own words: "There would be no necessary conflict between the established strength test and the proposed scheme. The former is concerned chiefly with the general capability of a man for his work, as shown by his heart's action, muscular development and strength. It involves only a single examination, and its object is largely anthropometric. The proposed examination, on the contrary, would be directed rather to ascertaining...
...trainer, no readjustment would be necessary. The successful trainer is always a man of judgement and experience, with a keen eye and a knowledge of detail which, if often empirical, is always positive. His power lies in these qualities, and he is able to exact implicit obedience. The proposed scheme of examinations would not--could not, in fact--supplant his watchfulness; but it might aid him by finding out the real cause of what he calls 'staleness...
...accordance with these principles a number of music lovers in Boston and vicinity have started an organization at the Bijou Theatre for the performance throughout the winter of good light operas. The scheme is being backed by Prof. Beale, Dr. Jaggar and many graduates and officers of the University. At first everything must be run on a modest scale, but it is not too much to say that the troupe already consists of a good orchestra and an adequate chorus and of solo voices for the leading roles of distinct vocal and dramatic ability. So far "Iolanthe," "II Trovatore...
...appointed by the Corporation in 1897, and was composed of Professor W. James M.S. '69, E. Wambaugh '76 and M. H. Morgan '81. Shortly afterward it prepared a report on the subject, recommending certain academic costumes which were to indicate degrees, officers of the University and undergraduates. The scheme out-lined was considered too elaborate by the Corporation and was not adopted. After further discussion this fall, however, the University Council decided to reconsider the committee's report and are strongly in favor of adopting the plan submitted...