Word: boyish
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...hesitates to draw attention to an act which shows that a boyish, not to say unmanly, spirit from which we had hoped Harvard was free, still persists among us, if only in the case of individuals. But the meaningless prank which brought to an untimely end the last lecture in English 8 yesterday morning, should not be allowed to pass without comment. It not only prevented the class from hearing the summary and conclusion of a remarkably interesting series of talks on one of the great periods of literature; it was not only an act of gross discourtesy...
...impression which the young scholar made on the students in this trying position and the respect for his scholarship which he then gained, are still well remembered by his pupils of that day. Those of us who entered College in 1847 will never forget the smooth-faced, almost boyish-looking tutor who examined us in Latin Grammar in 24 University Hall, where we expected to find the Professor of Latin. In the autumn of 1847 he went to Germany to study Philogy, and he worked there steadily four years at different universities, chiefly at Gottingen, where he took the degree...
...distinguish the Harvard students from their fellows in other colleges, it has been their prevailing regard for gentlemanly conduct,- their almost universal courtesy. We have been charged with snobbishness and indifference, but even our enemies have conceded to us a general respect for outward decorum, and abhorrence of boyish and "Kiddish" conduct. During the present year many things have happened which seem to show that we are in danger of losing our former high reputation. Such acts as the painting of the Fogg Museum, and the explosions at the lecture last Wednesday evening, would have seemed incredible at Harvard...
...What a great opportunity manque was the Harvard Night of the Irving engagement ! Why in the world couldn't the boys have been boys, and given their natural, happy enthusiasm boyish vent ! What an hour it would have been, if when Terry stood there, a radiant vision, kissing her hand in thanks for their applause, they had from all parts of the house showered her with crimson roses, one flung by every boy-Harvard's own colors, breathing in rose-breath Harvard's good will ! - And where was the grand, concentrated Harvard cheer, that should have spoken farewell...
...other than mere social intercourse, has done a complete work till it has taken hold upon the public interest. College men are too apt to look upon themselves as not yet really in active life, as not yet having any relation to the public. This view is narrow and boyish. With all the opportunities for culture which college provides, college men should be most active in real life and that while they are yet in their studies. Knowledge is of practically no use till it is imparted and college societies fail in so far as they limit their activity...