Word: sevens
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...following seven volumes comprise the series up to date...
...pupils in each department over the preceding year. The membership between October and May consisted of sixty men and one hundred and seventeen women, and the total attendance was 3,062. In all there were 34 classes in English, history, languages, mathematics, and natural science, in addition to seven special classes in music. As a result of the spirit manifested throughout the year, nine dramatic entertainments, two concerts and an operetta were given by the members...
...total permanent funds of the University and the seven departments are $4,554,829. The remarkable increase in the permanent funds during the thirteen years of President Dwight's administration, is shown in the following table: 1886. 1899. University, $489,683 $1,636,976 Academic, 941,247 1,568,278 Theological, 413,585 646,810 Sheffield Sci. School, 152,223 405,908 Medical, 27,652 105,794 Law, 11,600 82,814 Art, 75,200 103,250 Musical, 5,000 Total...
...nothing commonplace in the way in which this very conventional subject is treated. The phrasing used is slightly precocious, but this--if anything--adds to the charm of the story. In style, "In the Study" is the equal of any story which has appeared in the Advocate this year. "Seven Hours," by M. Seasongood '00, is not a very clever tale. Its plot is weak, and the dialect which is sprinkled through it is hardly successful. In "The Hangers -On," by L. D. Humphrey, is seen that much over worked form of the short story,--the expanded daily theme...
...should have a very successful year. The Mandolin Club has already been reduced to its permanent form. It includes nineteen old members and six new men, and is probably the most advanced of the three clubs. By adding the drum, violin, etc., it has developed an orchestral form for seven or eight parts. The Banjo Club has fourteen out of twenty former members, and sixteen candidates are now trying for the vacancies. Last year the club was not up to its usual standard, but this year it has an excellent chance for improvement. The Glee Club has as yet done...