Word: attempts
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...examinations prevented all the Yale crews from having hard practice yesterday, the work being just sufficient to keep the men in condition. During the evening the University eight rowed down past the Harvard quarters for two miles and back, covering the four miles by easy stretches and without any attempt at time rowing. All of the were reported by the coaches to be in good condition. It is expected that the examinations for the men in the University boat will be finished this morning and that there will be row over the course late in the afternoon...
Work on repairing the north entry of Thayer Hall has consisted thus far in cleaning up the exterior of the building, removing the debris from the interior, and preparing the halls and such rooms as were most severally injured by the fire for plastering. No attempt will be made to install any improvements over the former condition of the entry. The rooms will be ready for occupancy when College opens in September...
...disregard of the rights of others which one hopes not to find in this community. To do this in the midst of, examinations, perhaps preventing some man's access to a book which he cannot afford to buy, seems to me additionally reprehensible,--and deserving of an attempt through your columns to reach the "borrower." Very truly yours, CHARLES R. SANGER. June...
...Freshmen completely outplayed their opponents both in passing and stick work but were unable to score more than two goals, one in the second and one in the third of the four 15-minute quarters. The Fitchburg team used the Canadian style of play, making long throws, with no attempt at accurate passing. Barber, who scored both goals, and Cox and Vance played the best game for the Freshmen...
...capable lawyer, a young man who has decided to enter the profession should consider his own equipment. The court lawyer ought to possess a thorough working knowledge of the law as a foundation, and this should be supplemented by a mastery of the art of speaking. He should not attempt to be an orator, but should make clear statements in accurate English. The office lawyer must be able to write clearly and succinctly, otherwise he will be a failure. Above all, every lawyer should be a cultured gentleman with a strong personality, for as such he will have the force...