Word: tasks
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...even from the beginning of this period he was recognized as one of the rising men in the scientific world, and that later by his indefatigable labors on the flora of America, he became recognized as the leading botanist of his generation. Dr. McKenzie was peculiarly fitted for his task of giving an estimate of this naturalist's life. He was his friend and ardent admirer, and, thoroughly understanding and appreciating him, was able to throw much valuable light on the character of this gentle and learned man. The choir sang first the hymn "Son of My Soul" and then...
...bells, is gone through in a half-hearted, desultory fashion, which precludes the possibility of any good resulting there from. The captain himself, whose duty it is to be always present and to direct the gymnasium work, frequently absents himself. If he has not the time to undertake the task of overseeing the training, some other man ought to be appointed at once. Unless he has a larger number of good players than usual, his nine will far surpass the unenviable reputation gained by last year's nine, and will be a positive disgrace to the college. Such work...
...clear-headed man must see. Our attack was on recklessness such as has been evidenced in some instances. Now we are for victory and that cannot be jeopardized for the mistakes of the past. The present manager must have wit enough to see that he has a great task before him, and if he will publish what amounts he deems necessary for this year beyond what is already received we believe he will awaken a little of the lethargy which arises from ignorance and not from indisposition...
...debt of gratitude from the entire college is due both to the Philosophical Club for its enterprise in inviting Prof. Adler to lecture here, and to that eminent moralist for his acceptance of the task. To all those who had the good fortune of listening to him last night, the effect of his earnest and vivid moralizing will be lasting and beneficial. We trust that we have not heard Prof. Adler for the last time and that other men of his stamp may be induced to visit the University and root in it thoughts and sentiments akin to those which...
...been taken by any board of directors to effectually influence the course pursued by the steward. It is not in the nature of the case that students, who know absolutely nothing about the proper and economic management of a dining association, such as we have here, should accomplish the task that is expected of them...