Word: well
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...likely to take the deepest interest in the College, and who are best fitted to judge what is for its welfare, - the graduates; we are free from all political influences which stand in the way of advancement in many institutions, and the evils which President Eliot set forth so well in his argument against a National University; we are not governed by a close Corporation which may be tainted with the bigotry of the past ages. All this is very pleasing; but, before we become too boastful, let us remember that it is only ten years that we have enjoyed...
...first point made above is well taken; the second would be, were it not that the Faculty are very ready to excuse on petition all such absences as our correspondent supposes. - EDITORS...
...soon as convenient. In this connection it is proper to call the attention of the Faculty to the fact that some professors are not accustomed to make public the marks of the mid-year examinations. This has always seemed to us a wrong policy. If a man has done well, a knowledge of this fact encourages him to work so as to do as well on the Annuals; if he has done poorly, he should be informed, so that he may mend his ways and do better for the rest of the year. In neither case does harm result...
...attainment of that object. As I understand it, their purpose is to test the accuracy and thoroughness of the student's work during the half-year, and upon their result to base his mark and relative standing in his class. To get a good mark, to stand well in his class, is the desire of every good student, and everything should be done by the College authorities to give him legitimate assistance. But does the present system of examinations give the student a fair chance? I think not, for the following reasons. I defy any man, - always leaving...
...stroke, lets go of the oar with his outside hand, and does not hold up his head; but all the time he is pulling very hard, and, when cured of his faults, will make a trusty oarsman. F. J. Le Moyne, who has been slightly indisposed, is pulling well, but shows a slight tendency to screw with his body. Crocker, too, is pulling well. He is, however, very light, and seems unable to carry the full power of his catch through the stroke. Littauer, who is one of the most faithful workers, has made marked improvement; and the same would...