Word: tested
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...every matter of passing interest, that all our time would not suffice for any considerable part of it; to this evanescent reading we are tempted, and many of us are accustomed, to devote all those spare hours which might be devoted to those productions which have stood the test of years and proved their excellence. Third, fifty years ago almost every one was accustomed to devote a part of each day to the Bible, so that most people knew by heart a considerable portion of it. The general effect of this is very apparent, and can be very clearly seen...
...There was no undue haste, as had been the case in previous races. The six men were as though molded into one, operating like the works of a well-regulated clock, in perfect unison and harmony. The result was a conservation of force, previously unknown in a boat. The test was a fair one in every respect. With a crew physically inferior to that of the preceding year, we easily defeated ten crews equal to those that rowed the year before...
...friends of the college have suggested other conditions, but the faculty have thought it inexpedient to entertain them. Every effort which a class could possibly make to secure changes or concessions in the original terms has been made, but without effect. Other institutions have loyally supported Hamilton in this test case of college government, and the students have finally come to the conclusion that the only course open to them is to make a frank and unconditional surrender...
...recent speech President McCosh of Princeton said: "We teach every branch of high learning taught in any college in America. We have to make some studies elective. The obligatory studies are the old branches which have stood the test of ages, which trained our forefathers, and are fitted to enlarge the mind and prepare young men for their life work. Among these we have now and mean to retain the classical tongues, especially Greek, as opening to us the grandest literature of the ancient world, and especially the language of the Greek Testament. On this subject we are unanimous...
Before the team leaves for England it is proposed to arrange a series of matches with the various clubs of prominence in this country to test the merits of the doubtful men, and to get the members of the team accustomed to each others style of play. It is expected that one of these matches will be played here in Cambridge with our twelve. In case of the receipts in England being less than is expected, and not enough to cover expenses, several gentlemen have kindly made themselves responsible for any deficit...