Word: american
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Canoeing in the United States was given a great impetus by the formation of the American Canoe Association in 1880. This organization is now in a very flourishing condition ; it has about eight hundred members and includes clubs in every part of the country. Under its auspices is held every year a meet at some place easy of access, at which time races, etc., are indulged in, and canoe matters are talked over. This year it is to be at the Thousand Isles...
...been able to ascertain, the only college which has ever successfully supported a canoe club. With the advent of the Harvard Canoe Club, it is to be hoped that an enthusiasm may be created which will result in raising this sport to its proper place in the estimation of American college men. Its advantages are so apparent, and the pleasure and profit to be derived from its pursuit is so obvious that description is useless. Suffice is it to say that no one who has once experienced the fascinations of the double blade has ever failed to become its warm...
Harvard claims that her recently formed canoe club is the first organization of the kind formed at an American college. We dislike very much to appear critical, but we would like to suggest that a similar club has been leading an active life here for several years. [News...
...gone ; certainly his appearance is redoubtable. The apology which rose to your lips, however, dies away unuttered when you notice his insolent stare and catch the words, "Wie viele dummer jungen ?" (Literally, how many foolish children ?) Taking umbrage at the tone no less than the words, with true American zest for repartee, you reply, "Ein," and await further hostilities. To your surprise, the student merely hands you his card with freezing courtesy and inquires your address. Somewhat dazed, you inform him and continue your walk, wondering at the customs of the German student and congratulating yourself on your witty reply...
...exceed the European average rate of fast marching. There was little or no pillage committed by our volunteers, and even when greatly incensed they were always subservient to their officers, although eatables were always appropriated, for the military fare was by no means savory. As a rule, the American volunteer was not impulsive; and, from his stoical and quiet demeanor, under favorable or adverse circumstances, he has gained the name from some critics of being apathetic. This is not so. The menwere fighting for the Union and not for any glory or financial gain, and they gave their lives simply...