Word: semis
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...says, is not the proper place for a religious discussion. But we cannot resist the temptation to say a few words on this matter, especially as it has occupied so much space in our recent exchanges. Religious feeling cannot be criticised and judged like other things; yet, although the semi-familiar manner in which religious matters are referred to in the Yale and Princeton papers would not be surprising in ignorant revivalists, it seems a little extraordinary in people who proclaim themselves to be "cultivated Christians." And the object of the revival appears to be simply belief. The revivalists...
OWING to the "Semi-annuals," the number of games played in the chess tournament has not been sufficient to change the relative positions of the contestants. The club has voted to accept the challenge of the Uxbridge Chess Club...
...influence - that not only less frequent attendance is required on religious exercises, so called, but that there has sprung up in Harvard that more healthful tone which fails to find enjoyment in the foolishness of hazing, or prides itself on the "Junior Exhibition," which somebody has somewhere called "that semi-annual farce where the students play low-comedy parts...
...indignus semi-deus...
SOME seasons of the year seem especially adapted to the making of good resolutions for the future, without a fresh supply of which at least annually few men get along. For the student, such a season begins with the announcement of his semi-annual examinations. It is then that his account comes due, and his creditors, by no means lenient, expect the full amount with interest. Half the year gone, almost before we have fairly settled ourselves to the work, or forgotten the summer vacation! To the Freshman, indeed, of little importance as he looks forward to his four years...