Word: actions
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Students had been informed by bulletin that seats would be reserved for them until half-past seven, but those who trusted to the announcement of the bulletin found, upon investigation, that the doors had been locked at ten minutes past the hour. We do not wish to criticise this action, but we cannot feel that to deprive the students of the opportunity to hear a sermon preached presumably to them in order that our suburban friends might occupy their places is much of an advancement in the fostering of a spirit of devotedness in Harvard students. Nothing could please...
...obviously too easy for consideration, while the question "Is Charity harmful?" is promptly and decidedly answered by those men who have contributed various sums towards getting a worthy engineer's "valuable surveying instruments" out of pawn. Lines of argument in the discussion of "What is the cause of volcanic action?" and "Are earthquakes the result of a single cause?" would be too easily suggested by the recent College House explosion. "Was the rush of October 8th premeditated?" might possibly admit of some doubt, but no one could hesitate in telling "What are the causes of climatic change?" - at least...
...freshmen interested in Lacrosse are requested to meet in the gymnasium to-day at three o'clock sharp, to take action in regard to forming a freshman team...
...done wonders in the world, in science, art and literature. In the work of life, action has been and is the law. To be faithful, not famous, is the purpose that will make our lives not in vain. Be faithful in the least things. Each grain of sand helps to keep back the ocean. The great heroes are few, only two or three in a million. Our task is to honor and help them. "To you, students of Harvard University, because I shall never see you again, I shall speak these words of hope, encouragement, inspiration. Can you sacrifice pleasure...
...report that President Porter purposes resigning his connection with Yale College is received with almost universal surprise. The announcement, accompanied as it is by no explanation as to the proposed action, has caused great discussion, and the hope is expressed upon every side that Dr. Porter will be induced to reconsider his resignation. It will be a serious blow to the college to lose the services of its present head, and few gentlemen can be found who will quite fill his place. The scholarly president whose work for his college has made it a power throughout the country, can feel...