Word: whether
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...neglected to test beforehand, and when he came to use it he found that it was too heavy. He thought that Leavitt's pole would suit him better, and requested the loan of it. Leavitt is a much lighter man than Shearman, and there was considerable question whether the pole would endure the additional strain; it was therefore perfectly natural that Leavitt should be unwilling to lend his pole. The case was brought before the measurers, who decided, but not unanimously, to allow Shearman to borrow Leavitt's pole. After Leavitt had won the event handily, breaking the record...
...last intercollegiate games a warm dispute occurred as to whether T. G. Shearman, Jr., of Yale, should be entitled to use the pole owned by R. G. Leavitt of Harvard, in the pole vaulting competition. The measurers were divided on the subject; but as two are a majority of three, their decision was that the Harvard man should lend his pole. The subject, being such a novel one, has been much canvassed in athletic circles during the past week, and the universal opinion seems to be that if a man takes his own private pole to a competition...
...custom, but by upperclassmen and even graduates in the other departments. It is a matter of surprise that there should be any objection to a custom that is sanctioned both by precedent and by reason. Class day is the greatest day in the whole college course and every man whether he is a senior or not ought to be willing to help to make it a success. If underclassmen expect courtesy to be shown them at their graduation they must be willing to show the same courtesy. In the case of graduates. They ought to return the favor they have...
...Wealth of Nations" which, in view of the recent discussion about college discipline is so suggestive, that I venture to call your attention to it. Speaking of the discipline of colleges and universities Smith says: "Its object is, in all cases, to maintain the authority of the master, and, whether he neglects or performs his duty, to oblige the students in all cases to behave to him as if he performed it with the greatest diligence and ability. It seems to presume perfect wisdom and virtue in the one order, and the greatest weakness and folly in the other. Where...
...danger that legitimate coaching will, in the excitement of a game, degenerate into vulgar and objectionable tactics which should never be tolerated in a gentleman's game. There is a sensible editorial commending some of the recent amendments to the regulations, and a contribution to the discussion as to whether the final examinations should cover the work of the entire year which goes to the root of the matter...