Word: though
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...metre is easily mastered and therefore easily imitated; this quality has led to many editions by Brahmins who desired to express their own ideas, and has made of what must originally have been a most noble and grand monument of ancient literature, a mass of tedious episodes. Even though it has been increased and added to, it is still the greatest work in oriental literature...
...death of Charles Haven Goodwin son of Professor Goodwin, in the early part of last July was a sad blow to all who knew him. Though his extremely retiring disposition prevented his forming a large circle of acquaintances, yet his few friends seemed to hold for him in no ordinary degree a deep respect and love. As a scholar he ranked among the the first of his class, and his breadth of character, strengthened and nourished by travel, was a marked feature in his life. He always took an active interest in all college affairs, but especially in those...
...annual business meeting of the Harvard Athletic Association was held last evening in Upper Massachusetts. A report was read from Mr. Mandell reviewing the work of the past year and commenting on the needs of the Association. Following that was the report of the treasurer, showing that though the expenses had been cut down as far as possible, yet the cost of some much needed repairs to the track, together with the comparatively small proceeds of the winter meeting had left the society in debt to the amount of about $400. The following are the officers elected for the ensuing...
...action of the Yale freshmen in regard to the adoption of the athletic regulations proposed by Harvard is favorable, though as yet indecisive. There seems to be some misunderstanding of the purpose of their enactment. The acceptance of the regulations this year will bind neither Harvard, '93, nor Yale, '93. It will merely furnish a precedent and make their adoption next year surer and easier. Not until three classes have approved the rules will they be binding upon future classes...
...Summer School of Physical training for men and women which was held last summer in Hemenway Gymnasium, under Dr. Sargent, will again be opened for five weeks, beginning July 1st. The course will be essentially the same as last year though several new features will be added. A preliminary reading course will be prescribed for those signifying their intention to join the school. The course, though especially intended for teachers of gymnastics is, nevertheless, open to all who desire to undertake it. The work will be both theoretical and practical the former comprising lectures recitations and practical talks, while...