Word: rising
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...principal sources of information are mostly Spanish and to a considerable extent are the writings of Columbus himself. Unfortunately, a great deal of his manuscript was thrown away because it was of no apparent value, for not until Columbus had been dead many years did his name rise to that position of honor which it has since held among Europeans...
...ball and foot. Such contests, should they be finally arranged, could not but increase the spirit of friendliness between the two colleges and prove beneficial for the athletic interests of both. During the past three years Harvard has plainly refused to enter any "triple league" wherein would almost surely rise endless complications and possibly unjust discriminations. Harvard has aimed, on the other hand, to make some arrangement whereby her athletic contests with other colleges may gain the benefit of the keenest, friendly rivalry, with none of the disadvantages of interdependent agreements...
...fertility in the investigation of curves, adding to their known number and simplifying their expression. He was a voluminous writer, and much of his work may be found scattered in the periodicals, especially in those devoted to mathematics and theology. Many of the modern tendencies at Harvard took their rise during Dr. Hill's term of office. He may be looked upon almost as the father of the elective system, and the first changes towards freer choice in the course of study were made while he was president. He also furthered the modern practice of setting sight passages and original...
Professor Hart lectured last evening at the rooms of the Boston School Committees on "The Rise of National Parties...
...second number of the Advocate is on the whole a very creditable issue, although two or three of the contributions do not rise above mediocrity. The editorials discuss a wide variety of subjects, among which the principal are, - the captain of the 'varsity crew, Mr. Lathrop's work, the foot ball team, and the glee club trip, - the latter two being the most strongly written...