Word: sound
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Under the present able management the success of the last two years bids fair to continue. With a permanent director of recognized ability, and a permanent endowment of sufficient amount to put the school upon a sound financial basis, the continued prosperity of this school will be a question beyond any doubt. Harvard especially should feel proud of the success which has attended the management of the school, as our Greek department was foremost in suggesting the practicability and importance of the present step. Moreover, the first director was selected from among our professors, and the chairman of the managing...
...means of a steam whistle having proved misleading, the start will be made as follows: The referee from the "'67" will call out the preparatory warning, "are you ready," and ypon receiving no answer, will fire a gun or pistol as the final signal. As this is a sound not likely to be misunderstood, an even start may be expected. Thus, little by little the necessary arrangements attendant on the class races are becoming perfected. A year or two ago the shells were started for the first time from boats moored in the stream. This made a correct alignment more...
...simply perfect," and though she does not approve of dark ground and light trimmings, confesses that Mr. Richardson has admirably accomplished the task set for him. The whole article is charmingly written, and it will amply repay one to read it; also it is gratifying to read good sound criticism approving buildings which are a part of the life and surroundings of Harvard students...
...intend to advance the claims of any one candidate among so many who could well fill the presidential chair, there is no doubt that among the educated men of the country the name of Senator Edmunds is everywhere received with respect and confidence for his honesty, integrity and sound judgment. That the students of Harvard have selected by an overwhelming vote such a man as their choice for president, cannot but reflect honor upon our university...
...care and development of the body are of an importance less only than the care and development of the mind. One might go farther, and say without much fear of contradiction that a sound body is indispensable to a sound mind. But, regardless of the exact value that may be placed upon a strong and healthy body, it will scarcely be denied that its possession is often a matter of great convenience. Why, then, should not attention be given to physical training during the same years that are given to mental training? Why is not a certain portion...