Word: working
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...danger need be apprehended that the elective would fail for lack of support; for a study whose practical value is actively appreciated is much more earnestly pursued than a purely theoretical one. This is shown by the Law School, where the work of the average student far exceeds that of the same person in college. And particularly ought an elective in law to be given in the Collegiate Department of this University, in whose Law School an elementary knowledge of law is indispensable. It must be acquired before entrance, for no time for it is given afterward, and without...
...enters the Law School after having taken such a course has a much clearer understanding of his subject than one who has been over it alone, and is consequently enabled to profit more by his subsequent instruction. A great many men either lack the time or the energy to work up such a subject by themselves, who would eagerly embrace the opportunity of pursuing such a course were it offered to them; and it seems, though this would require the proof which experiment only can give, as if such a course would, together with the entrance examinations, raise the standard...
...WORK is progressing rapidly on the boat-house. Painting will begin as soon as the weather permits. It is expected that the floats will be got off this week...
COLLEGE workmen are clearing the elms on the east side of Gore Hall to obtain space for the intended addition to the east wing of the Library, and as soon as the frost is out of the ground the work on the foundation will be begun. This intended addition will change the appearance of the hall by making the length of the building extend from west to east instead of from north to south...
...innovation of the Athletic Association we heartily approve. While it has been the custom in various other colleges to have regular winter athletic contests, Harvard has not, at least for the past few years, done anything to keep up the spirits and zeal of the men who work conscientiously during the long months of the close season, as it might appropriately be called. To spectators, also, this tournament will be interesting, and probably very amusing. Any break in the winter's dulness is certain to be acceptable. The Athletic Association has shown praiseworthy activity in this matter, and we wish...