Word: well
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...another room, we find a handsome set of shelves of the "Eastlake pattern," filled with well-bound books. The whole affair adds a great deal to the general effect of the room. In fact, it harmonizes perfectly with everything else there. It is neither too large nor too small, too wide nor too high. The books are not too brightly gilt, nor are they too sombre. But this is the very thing that leads me to doubt. I cannot believe that, however sincere in construction the book-case may be, the owner's heart is in his books. I fear...
...activity at the club boat-house promises well for the success of the new system...
...secure such a change would require a well-signed petition to the Faculty, or some other decided expression of opinion from a majority of the students. To such a plea the Faculty would certainly yield, since this is a matter that concerns the students only...
...would suggest, then, that those interested should circulate a petition for signatures, or else that a book be placed where all could sign their approbation or disapproval of the plan. And let the names be written out, since character as well as number will have its influence here...
...winners, at all events, of our spring contest (which we understand will take place about May 12), to enter themselves for the different sports of the New York Club. For Harvard men have not won any very great laurels at the Saratoga meetings, and it would be well for them to have as much practice as possible before going again to Saratoga. And competing with men of about equal ability, such as they are likely to meet at the New York Club, would be of great advantage. We hope that the men who enter in our approaching meeting will consider...