Word: skillful
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Cornell Era gives the following account of the new Correspondence University, Upon which we have already commented: The Correspondence University is an association of experienced instructors, who have been carefully selected, not only for their knowledge of the subjects assigned to them, but for their skill and ability in teaching. Its purpose is to enable students to receive at home systematic instruction at a moderate expense, in all subjects which can be taught by means of correspondence, whether the studies be collegiate, graduate, or professional, or preparatory for the higher institutions of learning...
...lover of field sports I am glad to see that the small spark of interest in shooting seems in a fair way to being rekindled. Let me suggest, however, that a club be formed which shall devote some of its attention to the class of students whose skill lies in the use of the shot-gun. Many of us are in the habit of devoting a part of our summer vacation to brush-shooting, or else find our sport in shooting beach birds over our decoys, and it is for the benefit of such that I would propose a club...
...first place it should be remembered that skill in the use of the rifle is distinctively an American attribute; then, too, rifle-shooting is a sport which is as yet free from all taint of professionalism; it is a sport which is free from the dangerous overexertion which renders foot-ball and boating objectionable to many; and it is also a means whereby many men can obtain invigorating out-door exercise, who are debarred by inferior physique from engaging in the muscular sports, though it must be well understood that no man can hope to become a good shot unless...
...some very fine cheeking and played a good steady game, but his throwing and catching were not quite up to the mark. Noyes plays well and thoroughly understands the game. Hood did not do as well as was expected in the game. He needs greater skill in handling the ball. Woods plays a good home and his "swipes and tips" for goal are excellent, but he does not body-check well...
...they drop well at goal. Many of the men are very slow about throwing the ball, and the attack men do not dodge sufficiently. Frequently in that part of the field a clever dodge is very effective. The men should learn to handle the ball with greater skill. If some of these points are remedied, we do not see why our very strong team should not reap fresh laurels next Saturday...