Word: task
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...congratulate the managers of the literary exercises yesterday in the successful way in which they accomplished the difficult task set them. The execution of the details of the programme left nothing to be desired, and all present heartily appreciated the care with which everything had been planned. That the judgment of the committee in the distribution of the parts was the wisest, no one can doubt who was present and listened to the speakers. Mr. Hamilton's oration was masterly in conception, brilliant in execution, and extremely dignified and impressive in delivery. His bearing and intonation gave abundant testimony...
...conclusion I have only to say that Capt. Mumford did all in his power to lessen the expenses of the crew; and I also desire to thank those who kindly helped in the wearisome task of collecting subscriptions, especially Mr. Amory, '88; Mr. Paine, '88; Mr. Spaulding, '88; Mr. Forbes, '89; and Mr. Bush...
...friends. By running and tearing around the field as they do, the diamond is cut up in such a manner as to make the ground too rough and irregular for any other nines but ones like theirs to enjoy a game. It is an exceedingly disagreeable and difficult task to get the little "muckers" off the field after they once engage in an exciting game of ball, and numerous are the epithets launched against the lawful aggressors...
...published in our columns this morning, and other notices of the same sort will probably follow in rapid succession. Some men take pleasure in sitting for photographs; to them we need give no urging. But many more either are quite indifferent to sitting, or find it an irksome task. To such we say only this. Failure on any one's part to comply with the requests made in the notices of the different secretaries of clubs and societies, not only inconveniences the photographer, but shows a disregard of the feelings and desires of others, and help to defeat the very...
...Boston alumnus of Vassar College for the benefit of the Vassar gymnasium. One alumnae recently pledged $5,080 for improvements in the opportunities for physical culture at Vassar, on condition that $15,000 more should be raised by alumnae. The association is vigorously at work on the task. The first of the Boston readings was given by Dr. Holmes, Dr. Hale and Col. Higginson. The second of the series occurs next Tuesday at the Hawthorne Rooms, and is to be given by Louise Chandler Moulton, Louise Imogen Guiney and Mr. Arlo Bates. The arrangements are in charge of Miss Hersey...