Word: ten
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...fine system was originally used, but, inasmuch as the fine was ten cents a day, it was deemed too severe a penalty, especially for poorer students, and a system of loss of privilege was substituted. This continued in use for some years, although it was opposed by certain officers connected with the Library. This opposition finally resulted in the present system, which has proved most satisfactory both to the students and for the purposes of the Library. The loss of privilege, however, is still enforced in the case of reserved books, and for flagrant offenses...
...tenth ten of the institute of 1770 were taken on last night. The men and their order were...
...Office alone, he would doubtless have asked in vain; but it is not unnatural to expect that the students will pay more heed to a request which is evidently made in their own interests. An error or omission in an address is likely to mean a delay of some ten hours in the delivery of a letter...
...trials of candidates for the 'Varsity Banjo Club, held Monday and Tuesday evenings brought out an abundance of good material. The ten men taken on for further trial all show considerable ability and can doubtless be worked into a good club. The new men must call at 2 Hilton's at 7 o'clock this evening, for their new music, as rehearsals will begin almost immediately...
...between the two clubs met yesterday and arranged some of the details for the debate. There will be seven speakers on each side. The first speaker on the affirmative will have eight minutes to open and seven minutes for rebuttal. The first speaker on the negative will be given ten minutes. The remaining speakers will have five minutes each. No decision on the merits of the debate will be given. The subject has not yet been chosen...