Word: talk
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...former years. The crews of ten or a dozen years ago which battled for Harvard did not find it necessary to have shore uniforms bought for them, even though they were quartered near more than three other crews and close to larger cities than New London. There was no talk of their esprit de corps being less because they could not have coats all made of the same piece of goods, or of their not being comfortable in their own summer suits...
...attempts at improvement. The instructor in question, day after day, ignores completely the presence of half the men in his sections; in fact, to make the matter worse, often calling upon the more fortunate students twice or more times in the course of a recitation. This is common talk among the men of the freshman class, and it is surprising that dissatisfaction has not made its appearance in your columns ere this...
...society. The importance of cultivating any talent,- be it a talent for literature, painting, sculpture, or, in short, for any one of the fine arts,- can hardly be overestimated, but a spirit of dilettanteism should be avoided. The members of the club warmly appreciated Prof. Norton's very interesting talk, and on the whole the club is to be congratulated on its successful initial meeting...
...constantly learning new things; in our freshman year, for instance, we found out how really large Harvard was; we saw the Washington elm, Longfellow's house, Tufts college, and all the other great sights in the vicinity, and, true to Harvard instinct, were ready and able to talk about the region for miles around. When, however, we were asked if we had visited Wellesley, our invariable answer was "No;" but we always added that we had friends there, and had been invited out, but had never cared to go. We then, thought this was a wise answer...
...refuse such an improvement. After the student has made his preparation for work he chats with his fellows till the professor comes. The professor is always greeted by applause, or by a rising in the seats. He comes in on a walk that borders on a run; begins to talk almost before he reaches his box, and often before he has taken off his coat or his gloves. The manner of lecturing is as varied as the individuality of the lecturer. A few sit quietly and read written lectures, some speak with few notes, and some with no notes...