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...being once started. The planets continue to move only because no resistance is offered, otherwise they would have become stationary long ago. In connection with the effect of gravity on matter in motion, Dr. Whiting gave some most valuable advice to novices in bicycle riding. "The easiest way to steer a bicycle is to try to tip it over." Dr. Whiting treated his apparently dry subject in a most entertaining manner, and by means of well-chosen illustrations, both verbal and material, succeeded in giving a lecture that was as amusing as it was instructive...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Dr. Whiting's Lecture. | 4/14/1888 | See Source »

...captain has done most of the coaching, but has been somewhat assisted by Sanford, Slocum and Tilton. Fales will probably steer the crew...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Sophomore Crew. | 2/13/1888 | See Source »

...with nice horns one very large six year old buck mounted with large horns also Elk deer antelope horns a friend of mine was telling me you was wanting if so please answer and say what you are willing to give me for the same I have also texas steer and buffalo horns nicely polished for ornaments or sets for hat racks and cornicopios which I will sell reasonable and ask no pay until the goods are received and inspected and iff they dont give satisfaction can send them back iff you want anything in my line...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: An Interesting Letter. | 12/8/1887 | See Source »

...under our limitation of study, some branches more than others will be applicable to us individually To find out which these are is only possible by a close study of our own needs, and by consulting those who thoroughly know what our peculiar needs and conditions are. We should steer clear of all petty influences, such as the consideration that our friends are going to take such and such courses, or the more childish one that such a course will demand little work from us, and make our choice of electives for the coming year like rational men who have...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 5/18/1886 | See Source »

...there is no denying that the average man gets hopelessly lost in it, and, as Mr. Brearley points out "educational systems are made for men in general, not for mediocre men merely, but certainly not for prodigies or exceptional cases of any kind." The Harvard man nowadays must steer between two dangers: that of becoming a narrow specialist and that of being a "dilletante," a literary or scientific "dabbler...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Elective System. | 2/16/1886 | See Source »

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