Word: actions
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...German and French as a part of every college education, and the position of modern language in the requirements for entering college occasioned much discussion. Upon the advice of the executive committee the convention adjourned for one year, when a permanent organization will be effected and a definite action adopted...
...Sunday Globe of Dec. 30 contained a long letter on Harvard athletics, criticizing the action of the faculty in turning off the professional trainers without supplying their places with new men. It was signed, "GRADUATE...
...Camp, of Yale, thus writes to the Clipper: "The intention of the convention was to show the public that we, as players, do not regard off-side play as "cheating" or "dishonorable action" in the least; that it is a part of the play, but we limit it for the sake of the game, the same as we used to limit a pitcher in unfair delivery. Hence the rule that "A player shall be off-side but twice during a game " then, when the referee has said: "You have been off-side twice," he cannot make a third without disqualification...
...proceedings were interspersed with periods for conversation, during which the band played. Whenever anyone speaks or while the singing is going on, the officers of the "Corps" remain standing, with their swords lying before them, and between every verse of a song, they "slap" (this word best describes the action and sound) the swords on the table, and the Commander calls for "Silentium" and announces the number of the next verse. Applause is expressed by a vigorous "Bravo," and any noise during the speeches is vigorously hissed down...
Throughout the evening we did not see an unseemly action. Nothing but the most genuine good feeling and joviality pervaded the whole assembly. The professors entered into the spirit of the occasion, smoked and drank beer, and, although they did not stay as late, seemed to enjoy themselves as much as the students. Still, we are informed that less important "Commers" are apt to be rather noisier and later affairs than the one we have described. About half past twelve, the Commers broke up after singing a Latin song and the students dispersed...