Word: aiming
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...main aim is of course to keep the convention bi-partisan throughout its entire proceedings till the balloting begins. The heads of the various delegations are to choose their delegates evually between the two parties. These are to be submitted to the Forum Committee which is bi-partisan. Lest the delegation chairmen should be moved by partisan sympathies in their selections the committee has appointed a day when complaints may be made concerning any party favoritism shown...
...musical matters was gratifying, it might be dangerous because of its rapidity. The number of choral classes is unfortunately few and the opportunities to learn to sing scarce. Since a distinguishing feature of the older nations is their love of music among all classes, it is a worthy aim to try to promote such a love in this country. This can best be done by choral work and for such work the light operas are excellent material...
...most important works of the commission has been the codification of rules. The aim has been to have one code which shall apply all over the United States...
When Jesus spoke these words, commented Mr. Crothers, he was not thinking so much of the place, as of the condition of the sould. He urged simplicity of thought and singleness of desire. Choose your part, he says; let the heart be fixed once and forever upon its true aim. Thus fixed, men will find in their aims their sufficient treasure and come to the real liberty of the children...
With the prospect of a quadrangular freshman race, the freshman crew has a definite aim towards which to direct its efforts. The material for a good crew is this year unusually good, and gives promise of a close and exciting contest on the twenty-sixth of June. The freshmen have had good coaching so far, and are making rapid improvement by hard and earnest work. If the class gives their crew hearty and enthusiastic support from this time on there is no reason in the world why an excellent prospect should not make the final victory a certainty. We shall...