Word: seemly
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...which appeared in our Wednesday's issue, give a very clear idea of the progress this society has made and of the benefit it has been to the university. In the secretary's report are seen the amendments of the constitution made by the board of directors. All these seem to have been well advised. The total cash that has passed through the hands of the society in its first year amounts to $14,763.87, and the treasurer estimates that the saving to the members of the society has amounted to $4,500. This then has been the gain...
...highest degree impudent and underhanded. It is not at all a question of free trade or protection which is involved. The case is one of the greatest concern to all college men, as it strikes directly at the right of instructors to teach in the way that seems best to them. However disagreeable the teachings of a professor may seem to any set of men, it is absolutely necessary that the professor should be sustained in his right to present what appears to him the true principles of his subject. The advocates of protection have certainly weakened their falling cause...
During the twelve weeks which yet remain before the date of the spring race we may expect to see a good deal of effectual work put in by the various class crews. The eights at this early date seem to be very evenly matched, promising a close and exciting race, if all the crews work regularly and train faithfully for the rest of the period before the race. Judging from former years, the river will open about the 10th of March, so that the crews will have about three weeks more in the gymnasium, leaving nine weeks for work...
...have not yet become shaken together, so that there are several breaks in the time. They are at present doing the elementary work, rowing a few strokes by numbers, and then a few with stiff arms. They do not yet row the full stroke with the slide. The men seem to be well matched, and will make an evenly graded eight...
...reserved seats naturally presents itself for consideration. Last year the plan of appointing a time and place for the sale of tickets, and giving to the first comers the first chance, was tried and found to work satisfactory in the main. There were a few details, however, which seem to allow of improvement. The place of sale should be in some place where a line can easily be formed, and where no inconvenience will result from the crowd. Last year the sale of tickets took place in one of the rooms of Holworthy, and much trouble was caused...