Word: seeing
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Each year there arises a discussion as to the value of substituting one hour examinations for the regular mid-year three hour examination. We are glad to see that the custom seems to gain increasing favor. It is easily understood what a relief this custom proves when the subjects for examination require extended preparation. It is almost impossible for a man to do himself justice in any one course, when he is forced by the enormous work necessary for a satisfactory preparation in four. Again, there can be little doubt that frequent and thorough reviews are highly beneficial in fixing...
...gratifying to see that the Harvard Art Club is making strides toward making the college community feel that there is some justification for its existence. The officers of the club have arranged to provide the membere with some instructive and enjoyable entertainment on every regular night of meeting. There is also some probability that the members of the club will be asked to read short papers on subjects connected with art. We trust that these creditable new departures may meet with deserved success...
Saturday, the 6th, was given up to the undergraduates who had boat races and a foot-ball match, that they might show their visitors their prowess. But, unlike English undergraduates, they also invited visitors to see how they were progressing towards the acquirement of the graces needed for actual life. They took possession of the university theatre, and delivered addresses and recited poems of their own with as much gravity and dignity as Mr. Lowell or Mr. Holmes. The traditions of American life sink deep, and the pattern is everywhere the same. Two orators and two poets, chosen by vote...
...here men complaining that they are tremendously busy, that all their time is taken up with their work, but when we come to analyze the matter, we soon see that at no future time of their life will they have so much leisure. And what sweeter solas is there in leisure than books, "books that ought to be to men what teachers are to boys...
...Munroe gives private instruction in the Columbia, Gavotte, Yorke Waltz, new Schottische, etc., at Roberts Hall, to-morrow, Wednesday afternoon, at 3 p.m. Call and see...