Word: seemly
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Work is the foundation of happiness. The idler may possess wealth, social position, and all that would seem to make life happy, but nothing can fill the void made by the absence of work. If, however, a man depends, as is most often the case, on his own ability to make his way in the world, success can only come from hard work. Spencer well says, "The first requisite for success in life is to be a good animal." Sound health is indispensable to activity, either of the body or of the mind, but it must be remembered that eternal...
...elective pamphlet for 1886-87 has made its appearance. Contrary to expectations, a large number of important changes have been made, and we are happy to say that on the whole they seem to be changes for the better. Some of the most popular courses have been suddenly transformed into half courses, or written work of some kind required; notably among these, Political Economy 4 and Natural History 2. History 1, which for so long a time has been under the charge of Professor Macvane, has been given to a new instructor, and the lectures will be delivered three times...
...That in the opinion of the Board of Overseers, a more careful attention should by given by the faculty to the administration of the elective system, and that a more careful supervision should be exercised by the faculty, through committees, or in such other way as may seem best, over the choice of studies made by the students, and over the results of such choice as shown by the daily work of the undergraduates...
...spite of all that has been said upon the subject, we as a body of students do not seem to appreciate the advantages which college offers us, and especially such a college as Harvard. Neither the grind nor the butterfly, nor the man approaching these two extremes, derives that benefit from college life which lies within his grasp. There is hardly any phase of life in which we may not to some extent exercise ourselves while in college. Studies, reading, athletics and society, all should claim some part of a man's life here. And we ought not to pursue...
...will compete. We publish in another column the order of the competition. We will publish the list of the successful contestants on Saturday. We are desired to say that great care should be taken that each piece shall not exceed five minutes in time of delivery. Although this may seem a very short time to each speaker, it is probable that the time of the whole programme will seem far from short. The contest promises to be very spirited, as many good speakers have entered...