Word: attempting
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...much merit and on the whole was well presented. Professor Wendell's language is carefully chosen and the piece shows thoughtful work. The action runs smoothly and vigorously. The climaxes are many and each Is good. It is a pity that the play does not end with Ralegh's attempt at suicide and his resolve to return to England...
...perhaps useless to attempt to stir up members of the graduating class, as if they were Freshmen, to a realization of their opportunities. Every man in the class knows that to deliver a Commencement part is a valuable personal experience, and a service to '97; and every man who is permitted to come forward, but fails to do so, simply gives way to his natural inertia...
...tell which side presented the stronger case. On the whole the Forum's chief advantages were in the form of her speakers and in their presentation of a consistent comprehensive line of argument; on the other hand, their rebuttal work was unexpectedly weak. The Prospect Union men made more attempt at direct rebuttal and their first man was the best of the evening in this respect. In form, they were all rather crude but they were distinctly ready speakers. In the matter of argument they differed in a marked degree. The first speaker was as logical in presentation...
...days past the Trophy Room has been closed, on account of an attempt to steal the shield won last spring at the dual games with Pennsylvania. It has been opened to visitors again, but all portable objects of value have been removed...
...catchers Davis '99 and Cochrane '99 are putting up a first rate game; this is Cochrane's first attempt at catching, and with practice he promises to do well. Morse 1L. S. S. is rather the best of the Freshmen and makes an effective backstop. Burrage '98, Egbert 1900 and Skillings 1900 are fair catchers and have done good work so far. Altogether the battery candidates seem rather above the average, and there should be enough men to provide not only good 'Varsity batteries, but one for the College nine...