Word: perfected
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...very desirable that observations be taken on the Pacific coast to perfect the work done here in Cambridge, conferences have been held with the proprietor of the new observatory in Southern California looking to co-operation between that and the one in Peru. The permanency of the Peruvian station will depend largely upon the result of this conference...
...voting to join the Republican procession, the classes stated that their action was not to be considered as being significant of their political views, and therefore we hope that every one will observe the rule about transparencies and cheering for candidates. We would caution the men to preserve as perfect order as possible; in view of the disgraceful exaggerations concerning Harvard recently made by the press, we cannot be too careful. Let us give these newsmongers no chance to cast mud at us. Above all there should be no attempt at rushing; we only speak of this because certain rumors...
...Cases will always arise when it is impossible for a student to be at a certain lecture, and if the compulsory rule were enforced, continual explanations would be necessary, wearisome both to the student and the instructor, The old doctrine that compulsion is the only means of bring about perfect attendance at lectures has been tried and has been found wanting-let the obslete theory rest in its grave. The present method seems ta satisfy the parties most interested in its success-why not leave it alone? The further recommendation of "making attendance at daily prayers, or at roll call...
...judge anything from the showing which the freshman eleven has made in its match games so far this season, the chances for final victory with Yale '92, are not the brightest imaginable. The members of the freshman class would have no cause for complaint if it were perfectly sure that the men on the team are the best the class has. They are, doubtless the best men of those who are trying for the team, but there are some men training for the crew who have come here with wellestablished reputations as football players. I would in no way deprecate...
...Harvard eleven defeated the team from Phillips Andover Academy yesterday by a score of 68 to 0. The day was perfect and the field in good condition. The following men composed the teams...