Word: state
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...pity that the crowded state of History 7 cannot be remedied by transferring a few of the men to History 5 or 6, both of which are sadly in need of some increase...
...risk of uselessly protracting a futile discussion, we wish to say a few words more about the "Arion Quartette." The facts on the other side have been produced in the Advocate, and it seems well that we should produce ours. The Quartette in question stated, on their earlier programmes, that they were the "best musical talent" of Harvard College, and called themselves the "Harvard Arion Quartette." These were the facts on which we wrote our last editorial about the Quartette. What we did not state, and what we did not then know, was that they afterwards changed their name...
...several members of the old Eight had finally decided not to row again, and the challenge from Yale had been laid on the table until an organization of a crew could be effected. In a word, matters looked very "blue." Since then a change has taken place in the state of affairs. Mr. Bancroft and Mr. Crocker have consented to take their old seats in the boat, and Mr. Legate may possibly pull as number three. Last Monday afternoon a large and enthusiastic crowd of graduates and undergraduates had the satisfaction of seeing the New London crew, with only...
...world as well; but my favorite resorts are summer watering-places and college societies. I was created when Eve was and have lived ever since, though I never grow old. I am a sort of Phoenix. My occupations are various, but at present I am stumping the State for Butler. You have never heard of me, I dare say! Pity! pity! time you did! Let me introduce myself. My name is Humbug; and this old fellow here is an old boxing-teacher of mine, who taught me so well that I used him up long ago. His name is Class...
...University at large will take an interest in the work which the corps is doing. The importance of a knowledge of military drill is well known; and the corps offers great facilities for drill to all members of the University. Excellent rifles and accoutrements have been provided by the State; and the new Gymnasium will have a spacious armory, and afford a drill-hall unequalled by any in New England. The time required by the corps - one hour a week - is next to nothing, and this time is pleasantly spent. The organization differs from other college societies chiefly in being...