Word: mannerisms
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Another glaring fault is seen in the department of English. While the elective courses in Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Beowulf are conducted in the most unexceptionable manner, the required work of the department (the only work required after freshmen year) is notoriously a failure. The instruction in rhetoric is ridiculous and imbecile, while the so-called "instruction" in forensics consists in handing in a few sheets of paper every two months and in being marked upon the same, not a word of advice or criticism ever being given. In themes, however, the written exercise is returned with some cabalistic pencil marks...
...University crew has been making steady improvement under Col. Bancroft's instruction, and rows in a manner gratifying to all interested in Harvard's success. The time is good and the oars fall well together; there is, however, a tendency in the oars to come up in the middle of the stroke, and the slides are hurried down while the leg force is not put on with enough snap. Stroke does not swing enough; five does not face his oar enough and bow clips; No. 4 lets his slide go too soon and does not catch deep enough. Sawyer...
...vacation. As the shell seules to port in the stern six and stroke are compelled to row under disadvantages; stroke dips too deep and six does not lace his blade enough. No. 7 swings crooked and too far, while No. 3 handles himself and oar in a generally loose manner. Nos. 2, 4 and 5 do not get their oars down on the full reach while the bow four all "sliver out" at the finish. No 5 is rowing in very good general form, and will undoubtedly prove to be one of the strongest and most effective oars...
...repairs on the new grand stand will not be so heavy as seems, from statements made in the recent meeting of the Athletic Association, to be expected. In expending the large amount of $7000 on the grand stand, the committee reckoned on constructing it in the most permanent manner possible, and, moreover, by providing a temporary roof to protect the seats from the sun and storm, little or no more repairs will be needed for that portion of the structure. It would certainly be advisable to have a surplus fund for repairs, but that fund is not necessary...
...feel compelled to comment upon a recent letter, in the Nation, on the "American School at Athens." Although the writer of the letter in question signs himself "A Well-wisher," we cannot help feeling that his manner of showing his good will is in somewhat questionable taste. It is a well known fact that the society intend in time to enlarge the possibilities of the school as quickly as the money that is needed is forthcoming. The appointment of a permanent sub-director, who shall be under the direction of the director but who shall always remain at the school...