Word: touch
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...native. A rough-and-ready critic easily credits the Germans with the Celtic fineness of tact, the Celtic nearness to Nature and her secret; but do the strokes in the German's picture of nature ever have the indefinable delicacy of charm, and perfection of the Celt's touch...
...giving each member of the club a subscription to "Good Government," the monthly official organ of the National C. S. League, it is hoped to put the members in touch with the condition of the civil service, and the attitude towards it of the various municipal and legislative bodies in the United States. The edition of "Good Government" of March 15 contains particular reference to the formation of the club; it will be sent with a printed copy of the constitution to every college in the country. It is hoped thereby to start a movement in favor of reform that...
Though President Eliot has not been in close touch with the students; though his opinions and actions have often not been in accord with undergaduate sentiment or judgment; no member of the University can fail to feel gratitude toward him for the position he has so well helped Harvard to maintain. This gratitude would find its suitable expression on an occasion like the coming anniversary. What form such an expression should take, we do not suggest. The idea should come, as it doubtless will, from the students themselves...
Three tests are made: first, the time required for a response to a bell signal; second, the quickness and speed of a blow struck in response to a singal; and third, the time and accuracy of attempts made to touch a dot suddenly shown in an unexpected position...
...afford some practical method by which the students may be enabled to make use of the offer which has been made. Inasmuch as there seems to be not the best of chances that Mr. Irving will address the students, this other opportunity for Harvard to come into touch with the great artist will be more eagerly taken...