Word: skilfull
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Among the past members of the Pierian Sodality, since noted in musical circles, are John S. Dwight, formerly editor of Dwights' Journal of Music; Mr. Apthrop, the well-known musical writer; George L. Osgood, who was conductor of the society; Frank D. Millet, whose fame now rests on his skill...
A day or two ago at the opening exercises of the term, President McCosh, of Princeton College, took occasion to deliver a long harangue against athletic sports as at present practiced in colleges. The good doctor asserted that an undue amount of attention was paid to athletic sports as compared...
Another fact evidenced last Saturday was the futility of the new five yards rule to obviate the playing of the "block" game. Princeton's - or rather Peace's - skilful playing in this respect to waste time, made it plain that it was as easy to play a stationary, defensive game...
It is at present a source of great gratification to the members of the foot-ball team to see so large a number of their friends present at the daily practice games. The number is constantly on the increase, as the skilful playing makes the game more and more interesting...
Last autumn the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics' Association awarded to Moses King a bronze medal and diploma for "books, interest tables, etc." The report of the judges was as follows : "Ingenuity, originality and enterprise are apparent in every item of this exhibit. It combines the results of the tact of the...