Word: want
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...official notice appears in another column of the new department of study which the college has established. It is by no means surprising that this department has been added; because in late years the need for it has been very steadily growing. The want was supplied in part, we believe, through the work of the Summer Schools. Their limits, however, did not include many vital points of a complete system of Pedagogy; and the establishment of a permanent department to continue throughout the year was the only reasonable course left open...
...answer to our letter soliciting a statement from you as to what you did want, you replied naming conditions which were thoroughly discussed both last year and this year and which you knew would not be acceptable...
...sophomore nine showed their want of practice in batting, and their base running was wretched. Merriam played well at first and made a good stop in the first inning...
...winning crew will receive cups. All members are requested to enter in order to make the event interesting. The course is so short that want of training should prevent no one from entering. The crews will be chosen by lot on Tuesday night and boats will be reserved for their use on Wednesday...
...want to add a few more words to the description of Norton's field, which appeared in yesterday's CRIMSON. In your account the statement was made that "the wooden home plate is so far above the level of the ground that sliding is not to be thought of." That statement would make a very good text for a nice, long sermon addressed to the men who are supposed to keep Norton's field in condition...