Word: work
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Dates: during 1890-1890
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...meeting of the candidates of the freshman crew, in 14 Wadsworth, last night, Mr. D. O. Earle was elected permanent captain. Mr. Earle was appointed temporary captain early in the year, and has shown by his capable management of the numerous candidates as well as by his good work in rowing that he is a man well fitted for the position...
Professor Bartlett has announced that the mid year paper in German 1a will consist of passages for translation into English from the two hundred and sixty pages that will have been read by the class some slight work, and translation into German based on the anecdotes learned during the half year...
...present year bids fair to be the most prosperous one in the history of the Harvard Annex. At no time since the institution opened has the work in all departments been so satisfactory. The students are earnest and enthusiastic, and in consequence the best results are obtained. The interest they display is a constant stimulation to the professors and instructors, and draws from them their best work...
...increase in the number of students this year is very gratifying. The number at present registered and actively at work is one hundred and thirty-eight. Some idea of the rapid growth of the institution may be obtained when it is known that the first year, 1879-80, began with twenty-seven students. It was not until 1884-85 that there was a marked increase in the attendance. That year there were fifty-five students; the next year there were seventy-three; and since that time the growth has been steady...
...twice the usual number, but it does not appear that the unusual number has produced unusual material. The men do not seem to row very well nor do they look very strong. Although they have not been told to row hard, they do not exhibit enough snap in their work. They have been so far rowing with their arms straight without sliding. No men have shown themselves so good as be sure of a place on the sight and changes are made almost daily in the order of the crews. Mr. Alexander, '87, has been coaching them since December...