Word: settlements
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...even the nine years preparation that still remain will drive the notion out of his head. The dilemma is an amusing one, and affords opportunity for curious speculation as to what title the class of 1900 will take unto itself. There seems, however, no very pressing haste for the settlement of the question. - Boston Courier...
...defining more precisely the powers of the base-ball management in the special meeting, Wednesday, the university has placed itself on a more dignified footing, and has opened an avenue for a settlement of this vexed question. In granting these enlarged powers it must not be for a moment supposed that the personal responsibility of the management is a whit lessened, and that they will pass decision on important questions with less regard for the interest and expressed desire of a majority of those they represent. The various schemes have been discussed in all their bearings, and if the issue...
...that a new association, composed of better clubs, should be formed, Princeton likewise was discussing, in mass meeting, the project of forming a new league. The college voted to confer unlimited powers upon the base-ball management. So, now, the question is on a fair way to settlement. The old association meets upon Friday of this week, and it is hoped that all the arrangements for the new league will be completed before that time. Action by the management at Princeton is expected...
...college year, the calm in the midst of the storm. In spite of the theses which were "sprung" uponsome of us immediately after mid-years, college work now presses very lightly upon us. It sat thus lightly on our shoulders at the beginning of the fall term; but the settlement of ourselves and our winter's work claimed much of our spare time. Then came the Christmas duties and the mid-year's grind. Now, once more we have a breathing spell before the plunge into work for the finals, and, in the case of some, into the rush...
...resignation of Dr. Barbour brings before the corporation a question which is of the deepest interest to the students, namely; "How shall the college pulpit be filled?" For several years previous to Dr. Barbour's settlement here as college pastor, a system similar to, but not so complete as that now in vogue at Harvard, was practiced and gave excellent satisfaction. Eminent divines from all over the country frequently addressed the students. and at other times city clergyment, members of the Faculty, and, in several instances, students of the Divinity School occupied the pulpit. Never before in the history...