Word: simpler
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...usual, the ballets will form an important and interesting part of the performances. This year a minuet and a serpentine dance have been arranged, both of which are simpler than the average of those introduced in previous plays. J. J. Coleman has been coaching all the members of the ballet...
...yesterday, the University eleven lined up against the second team for two hard halves of open practice. The playing of the first eleven was remarkably good. There was no fumbling, and the defense against the second was strong at all times. On the offense the team used only the simpler plays, gaining ground around the ends by good interference. Sawin, at left half, made most of the touchdowns scored by the first eleven. He also out-punted R. Lawrence of the second, and showed much of his old skill in running with the ball. Burnett had frequent chances to kick...
...books from present members of the University. Any books still in a condition to be used would be gratefully received at the office of the Pauper Institutions Trustees, 28 Court square, Boston, or may be left at the CRIMSON office. Good fiction, books of travel or biography, and some simpler text-books would be valued...
Instruction in those days was a much simpler matter than it is now, being chiefly routine work and that not very severe. The few text books used were of the most elementary kind and are now almost unknown. The condition of the library was very unsatisfactory. There was no income provided for the purchase of books, all books being acquired either by presentation or by special appropriation. Not until 1863 was the card catalogue introduced by Ezra Abbott who spent three years in perfecting this device which is now in general use in all libraries. Until 1857 all examinations...
...claimed. Whenever it seems necessary to make a remonstrance against some crying abuse or an appeal to public opinion on any subject, the columns of a daily paper are perhaps the natural medium. But it is absurd to bring before the public petty complaints that can be settled by simpler and more natural means...