Word: timed
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...physics. He was a good student in moral and intellectual philosophy. His forensics and themes, too, were sometimes of unusual merit. He never was a bookworm, however. Indeed, we learn from the pages before us that he seldom had a book in his hands; for neither at this time nor ever was he addicted to books, or much devoted to the regular studies of the college." Mr. Wright's standing was never high, nor did he aim to make it so. He stood, however, well up in the first half of his class, and received a Commencement Part...
...names upon the tablets. Free from the anxiety which had made me oblivious to all the beauties of the building upon my first visit, I was now in a mood to feel the deepest patriotism. But when I found myself regretting that I too had not graduated in time to fall at Gettysburg, I thought it best to interrupt that train of thought, and so I hurried up the dark stairway to the gallery...
...caused by Mr. Farmer's incapacity, and they were prevented from saying so only by the thought that such a statement might defeat, as before it had defeated, the contemplated change. Under the direction of Mr. Balch the Hall has become more popular than it had been at any time before he took charge of it; and under the present Steward only has the Hall ever met the just expectations of the great majority of the students...
...sport for which she has so many advantages, and if the race is decided on she will probably send a formidable crew. We hope that the rowing interest will be awakened among our Freshmen, and that it will call forth the good material they undoubtedly possess. At the same time they would do well to remember the answer sent by the Columbia Freshmen, and to consider that it is their first duty to insure the success of the University crew...
...architects of the new Gymnasium requested some time since the captains of the crew and ball nine to call on them and make such suggestions as they could about the proper place of exercise for the crew and nine. The plans of the building are being constantly changed, but one main principle is never lost sight of, namely, to have plenty of room for everybody. It is intended to make the building a complete gymnasium, with all the appurtenances and conveniences that are necessary, and if spring opens favorably, we may hope to see it finished next September. There will...