Word: arduous
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...different colleges and preparatory schools, it does not seem amiss to call attention to another point which bears directly upon the future orgaization and success of the various college teams, - the picking out of the proper material for positions on the representative elevens, nines and eighths. Hitherto this arduous and by no means agreeable duty has fallen to the lot of the captains elected by the several classes. He it is who, in a large measure, selects and appoints men fit in his estimation to do credit to the college in the athletic field, and he holds the power...
...entirely without the latter luxury, but should the athlete be a confirmed smoker, a few whiffs at bed time will do him less harm than constantly hankering after a pipe. Further, in most cases hard work before breakfast should be avoided, and do not make the training so arduous that the man's energies become exhausted before the race. It is better for him to be a bit "above himself" than the reverse, moderation in all things should be the motto, and it is not only unnecessary, but absolutely hurtful to run or walk the full distance in repeated trials...
...consequently thrown entirely on the mercy of those possessing such instruments. We trust that all those who play will see the necessity of both care and forbearance in their practicing, since everyone is then engaged in perhaps the hardest work of the year, and anything which renders study more arduous must be most unjust to those at work...
...eleven to twelve, to receive payment for these subscriptions; any one who cannot come at that time may drop the money through my door or send it by post, and they will receive a prompt acknowledgement of its receipt. The duties of the treasurer of the crew are peculiarly arduous at this time of the year and I trust that they will not be made more so by the failure of those owing money to pay it before June 1st. If there are any in college who have not yet subscribed, but who are willing to do so, they...
...Academy, and next that of pastor of the Harvard Church. His connection as pastor with that church ceased in 1819, when he resigned to accept the position of Alford Professor in this university. Finally he was elected president in 1853, and until his resignation in 1860 he performed the arduous duties of that position with a fidelity, faithfulness and ability rarely, if ever, equalled. His death occurred in Cambridge...