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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...laws of Harvardium was that no foreigner should be admitted to the sacred precincts and classic shades of their renowned city, unless he was able to spell ten words of a language long since in its grave. The words were so difficult to master and pronounce, that comparatively few obtained the privileges of citizenship. Other cities, notably Cornellsium, were rapidly augmenting their population by increased acquisition of new citizens, who not only rose to distinction in advancing the infant sciences, but aided materially in defending the city in times of danger...
...judicious strain at either end we can comfortably leave our college course for the period of two weeks. The vacation, coming as it does just before the mid-year examination, can be looked at in two very widely differing ways. Some consider it as a breathing spell in the steady grind of college work, and enjoy themselves to the utmost. Others look upon it as a special opportunity, reserved by the hand of Providence, for a cloister like course of study, and are only too eager to improve the opportunity. We sincerely hope that both of these classes will find...
...CRIMSON, the officers in charge of the Athletic Association meeting on Saturday made an unfortunate mistake. Several men were not notified in time, and when on the point of preparing for their events were forced to withdraw from some of them, as the new arrangements allowed them no breathing spell. The arrangements of the Athletic Association, at outdoor, as well as the winter meetings, have, as a rule, been of the best. The officers have always endeavored to provide for the comfort and convenience of the contestants. The change on Saturday, which resulted in public confusion, was probably made...
...covering all the old ivy-mantel Schloss, rich in historic interest and tradition. There is a singular fascination in the dreamy quiet of the place, essentially old-world in its nature ; and unless you possess exceptional strength of will you gradually yield to the influence of the Siren spell...
...expressed in the preparatory schools, as it was readily seen that the same change must be made there if the pupils were to be fitted for Harvard. The English method was held up as important on account of its analogy to the English language, enabling beginners to remember and spell Latin words more easily. However, the disadvantages which the representatives of these schools met upon entering Harvard and other colleges where the new method was used soon induced the authorities of the schools to change the pronounciation to the new but more correct method. As Exeter is largely...