Word: worded
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...possibility of a gift from the Fayerweather estate, we gave a list of what seemed to us the University's most pressing needs. One of the most prominent of these was that of a new library reading-room. In behalf of this object we wish to say a word thus early to the authorities who will dispose of the bequest just announced. To no other purpose could the money be so advantageously given. Moreover, it was Mr. Conant's wish, we understand, that a building bearing his name be put up with this money...
...revival of the series of College Conference lectures prompts me to say a word which you omitted in your editorial on the conferences a few weeks ago. I agree perfectly with that editorial in that it objects that the present set of lectures does not fill the place of those that the college has heard before. The marked difference between the attendance at the present set of biblical lectures and that at those meetings last year on the different professions, is in itself a strong sign that the present set is not filling the need of the students...
...writing the next English B theme on "A Summary of Jevon's Primer of Logic," men are expected simply to condense to use Professor Wendell's own word-Jevons' Primer, to give such a summary of its principal heads as a book reviewer would give in a newspaper...
...sympathy with the requirements of those interested in its welfare. Appreciating the need of such interpretation, Messrs. Harper and Brothers have decided to establish a department in Harper's Weekly, entitled "Amateur Sport," to begin with the current number. The department will be in no sense of the word reportorial, but, following the high standard of Harper publications, will endeavor to keep sportsmen in touch with current questions, furnish them with unbiassed and expert criticism, and the best literature obtainable in their particular field. Mr. Caspar W. Whitney, late editor of The Week's Sport, will have charge...
...final word for those who are entered for the B. A. A. games this evening, Mr. Lathrop wishes to say that contestants should be sure to see to it some time before 12 this morning that they obtain Harvard bands from him to wear at the games, and that their shoes are in good condition, their spikes sharpened. Men should finish their dinners by 5.30 at the latest, as the games commence promptly at 7. The first event on the programme is the 75 yards race, and the preliminary rounds of this will be begun at 7 o'clock sharp...