Word: assists
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...oath of an Alpha Delta Phi is skilfully worded, so as not to appeals the new member and yet to render him little better than a slave. It reads in part as follows : 'I do solemnly swear to assist all Alpha Delta Phis with my tobacco, my ponies and my examination papers, provided such assistance is needed.' The neophyte fancies that this obligation has no hidden meaning, but he soon finds his mistake. It is not enough that he gives cigars and lends 'ponies' to his fellow Alpha Delta Phi. Under the apparently innocent words, 'tobacco,' 'ponies' and 'examination papers...
...Republican politician said yesterday: "You may as well tell the public that Gov. Butler will be invited to assist at Harvard's next commencement, and that he will go over to the university in style, escorted by the red-coated Lancers, with their nodding plumes and shining lances. President Eliot attended the inaugural ceremonies on Thursday in response to a personal invitation from Gen. Butler, and the president of Harvard can do no more than reciprocate the courtesy by inviting the governor over on commencement day. You know that the connection between the Commonwealth and the university has been dissolved...
...true ground of objecting to games with Dartmouth and Amherst. Without them we can have better and more interesting games, and can obtain them at greatly reduced expense. There is a strong tendency at present to curtail college expenditures for athletics, and this seems a good plan to assist it. It is no argument at all to say that the mere fact that a nine fails to win victories is a reason for excluding it from the league. Some nine must always be at the foot of the list. But with all respect for Dartmouth and Amherst...
Members of '86 are requested to assist in clearing Holmes field at 1 P. M. today, or as soon after as possible. All aid volunteered by members of other classes will be gladly accepted...
...riding members will be discussed, and it is hoped that each rider will make an effort to be present. The present management of the club wish to have the club life this year much more active than ever before, and trust that members will show their desire to assist in the effort to be made, by their attendance upon the meeting this evening. It is to be hoped that all riders in '86 will be prompt in joining the club. The secretary's address and his hours of business will be published within a day or two, and all members...