Word: answering
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...other classes? Does a Senior have a common feeling of attachment for any one of two hundred men because he writes the date of the same year after his name as his classmate does? It must be seen that the question of class feeling depends on the answers to these questions, and I cannot doubt how any one will answer them who has lost the ardor of his Freshmanhood. Then why not acknowledge that class feeling exists no longer, and cease trying to give expression to a creed we no longer profess? It would require some determination, perhaps; the young...
...Yale Record calls our attention to an article on swearing in its issue of October 14, which propounds the following conundrum: "If you lacerate the feelings of the more decent portion of society with your oaths and imprecations, are you a gentleman? " The context clearly shows that the answer "No" is intended. In a recent number we noticed that the Yale navy had passed some resolutions announcing that Mr. Cook is a gentleman. The conclusion to be drawn from these two premises we have never seen categorically asserted even by Yale...
...would not suggest a course of professional reading, but the perusal of works which give polish and culture. To many the question must naturally arise, "What shall I read?" In answer, we can do no better than quote the words of an old writer on the same subject: "In brief, sir, study what you most affect." The remark is full of truth, and it seems only natural that whatever most interests us we shall study and read to the greatest effect...
...noblest answer unto such...
...singing was not as good as is usually heard from the Club, the audience was evidently well pleased. "Ave Maria" was well rendered, though not so smoothly as usual." To Thee, O Country" secured its accustomed encore. The solo in "My Queen" was remarkably well sung, and in answer to a rapturous encore of the piece a serenade by Raff was given. The piano duet also received an encore. The college songs were given with great effect, one in particular seeming to be an especial favorite...