Word: select
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...occupation for a man who is to be a husband and father is of the greatest importance. The occupation for women is aid out by nature, but man has a large range to select from. It makes a great difference whether the occupation fits the man and the man the occupation. Selections made late in life are usually unsuccessful, therefore choose right to begin with. The question now arises as to how to make this choice. The only answer to be given is to choose the occupation which you enjoy most...
...late the Classical Library has been frequented by a small and select number of men who have chosen it as the most eligible place for the audible pursuit of their studies. They arrive soon after breakfast, and use the room as a stamping ground on which to disport themselves for the rest of the day. In consequence, the ordinary books of reference are monopolized, wordy discussions are the regular thing, and the patience of peaceful readers is put to a severe strain. Of course most of the offenders are lower classmen; and until they are old enough to learn that...
Princeton held a competitive debate last evening to select three speakers for the Yale - Princeton debate on March 15th...
...special meeting of the Harvard Union last evening, a hot discussion lasting over three hours, was brought up by the amendment made to the constitution one week ago tonight. It will be remembered that the amendment provided that at the competitive debate to be held next Friday evening to select speakers to meet Yale, the judges should select the best twelve men, the first three to debate with Yale, the whole twelve to form the nucleus of the new society. In addition, those members who spoke in the last Yale debate were also to be charter members. At the meeting...
...gratifying to notice that the attempt to establish a thoroughly representative debating society at Harvard is receiving the hearty encouragement of certain members of the Faculty. The Harvard Union is fortunate in having Professor Shaler to preside at the coming debate. The committee of judges to select the best twelve speakers will be composed largely of faculty members and that a perfectly fair decision will be given goes without saying. The members of the old Union interested in the reorganization of the society have gone about their work with good judgment and commendable fairness. There is every reason to believe...