Word: best
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...period of the year when out-of-door exercise is at its lowest ebb, many men go without any form of physical activity rather than use the Hemenway Gymnasium,--a state of affairs which must be changed immediately. In the words of the donor of the present building, "the best thing for the College to do would be to construct an entirely new gymnasium to combine the finest features of the best college gymnasiums...
...team-play, where, the individual learns not only to work in harmony with others, but often to sacrifice his own chance of winning distinction when it is for the advantage of the team. In the opinion of many well-qualified judges, athletic team contests properly conducted furnish the best opportunity a school or college affords for the teaching of applied hygiene, applied ethics, and the development of character...
...this year's play are four stars: Wendell, Harrison, Blagden, and Hutchinson. Nor does any praise of them detract from the excellent work of Middle-mass, Butler, Loring, Roelker, Powel, and Gardner. The scenery was the best the club has had in some years, likewise the costumes. Mr. Sanger's dancing received the applause it deserved. The music provided several songs of exceptional quality, and in the quartette at the end of the second act the composer did not go beyond his powers. The book, though not productive of any unusual situations, was amusing and clever. As to the topical...
...conclusion we mention as the best things in the play, "Egypt," the love-song by Harrison, "It Pays to Advertise," and the workmen's chorus at the opening of the second...
...weather and rough water of the past week considerably handicapped all the crews rowing from the University and Weld boathouses. On Thursday all the crews were confined to the machines. Wednesday and Friday, however, were about the best days for rowing so far this season. On Tuesday Hooper was given a try-out at No. 5 in the University crew, owing to the sickness of L. Withington, who was unable to row on account of a slight poisoning in the back of his hand. On Wednesday P. Withington went in at No. 5 and Hooper returned...