Word: willing
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Dates: during 1873-1873
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The Freshmen seem to have great difficulty in determining the best positions for their men to hold. During the past week they have hardly rowed in the same position two consecutive times. It is important for a man to become accustomed to his place before a race, that he may...
The second crews are working steadily, each confident of success. Probably no very fine rowing will be displayed by them, yet the race will afford fun for the contestants and amusement for the spectators.
It has been suggested, and reasonably too, that during the race each crew wear handkerchiefs of some distinguishing color. The advantage this would afford friends on shore, and also the improvement in the crews' appearance, is easily seen. We hope the suggestion will be favorably met.
...pamphlet containing a "prospectus" of the "Examinations for Women in 1874," which represents what Harvard is willing to do in the cause of female education, has just been issued. It is gotten up with much care, and is well calculated to convey an accurate idea of the requirements that will be made. There are to be two examinations in succeeding years, beginning with 1874, the former of which has to be passed before the latter can be applied for. The preliminary, examination, as it is called, embraces nearly all that is required for admission to college; while the second allows...
The origin of the plan is due to an association of Boston ladies, who also undertake the conduct of the examinations, which will be held in Boston. The College, however, stands ready to make a similar arrangement with any association in the country which can guarantee a sufficient number of...