Word: omit
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Dates: during 1890-1890
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...preface to the book states that they have greatly delighted his relatives and friends. It also intimates that there is a fine vein of humor running through some of the sketches. The reader who wishes to be fully in touch with the book must be sure not to omit the preface. The most humorous thing to one who had not been prepared for the wit of the book by its introduction would probably be the novelty of the words and rhetoric...
...Physics A (when twelve lectures were given) have been mere matters of form, the examinations this year must be even more so, since but seven lectures have been given, and those not under the most favorable auspices. It would certainly under these circumstances seem the wisest plan to omit the examination in Physics...
...refers to changes and resignations in the governing boards. The number of candidates for admission who offer all the elementary studies, including Greek, French, Latin and German is increasing; the increase in per cent. of 1889 on 1888 is from 31.43 to 37.31. Also the number of these who omit Greek altogether has increased from 3.5 per cent. to 6 42. Facts show that the classical schools are giving more attention than formerly to modern languages and experimental sciences, and that schools which do not teach Greek are becoming more numerous. That the admission examination is still an effective barrier...
...Examination shows that Holworthy does not come under the law which requires ropes to be furnished to every room. This is strange as Holworthy is certainly as high as either Hollis or Stoughton. But it is still stranger that the college authorities should take advantage of a technicality to omit necessary precautions for the students' safety. All of the old buildings should have fire-escapes, but since they have not certainly ropes should be furnished for every room...