Word: wanted
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...reverse of this. And if a list of facts is called for from those who hold that college breeding is worthless, or worse, out of which their uncomfortable belief has grown, it will be found that the facts are only such as have their foggy existence in want of knowledge and misconception. A small list, in proportion, of tramps, loafers, paupers, will be gathered from college alumni. Nor will it be found that mechanical pursuits and the handicrafts are calling in vain for skill men. But on the contrary it will be found that they are over supplied...
...urgent need of a new dormitory becomes more and more apparent at the beginning of each college year. Especially is the want felt this year, with the largest freshman class that has ever come to Harvard. If the classes continue to increase, as seems likely judging from the past, it is but a question of time when more suitable accommodations must be furnished either by the college itself or by private enterprise. A great majority of students prefer rooming in the college buildings, as the rooms are more convenient, and in many instances cheaper. The popularity of the college rooms...
...your distinguished statesmen said if a certain political event happened he should abandon the State; but the unexpected happened and he still remains in the rhapsody of after dinner oratory. I was yesterday misled by his example to say that in case of a certain athletic event I should want to leave the banks of the river on which it should happen; but like the statesman of Massachusetts I have changed my mind. I shall stay by this river until Yale is Victorians, even if I remain a thousand and one years to come-and I fear that if Yale...
...they have to look forward to slight praise if they win, and to unsparing and often ignorant criticism in case of defeat. We hope that the college in future will so frown upon this malicious spirit of croaking that the busy band of croakers will finally die out for want of patient listeners...
About thirty-five men have not yet paid their subscriptions to the University Crew. Mr. Sexton is especially in want of money and earnestly desires a prompt payment. Payments may be made this morning to F. A. Delano, between 9 and 12 o'clock at 22 Holyoke House...