Word: contestant
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...preparation for every contest there are always individuals who, although keeping in the background, deserve a share of the credit of victory if victory be won, and in any case the thanks of their fellows. Such men are those who have assisted the Harvard team in their training for the debate with Princeton, and their services in furnishing practice to the principals and in bringing out fine points in rebuttal, could not have been spared...
...sure that they are well qualified to represent the University, and whatever the outcome of the contest, will make a creditable showing...
With tonight's contest Harvard's debating activity for the year of '97-'98 will be practically over. Whether or not with a climax of victory remains to be seen, but whatever the result, we feel justified in saying that the present year has seen a distinct advance in the debating system here, and in two directions too. Not only has the organization of a Sophomore Club increased facilities for debate, but the consolidation of the 'Varsity clubs has unified the whole system, and promises to keep the best debating men working together in the interests of the University, instead...
...Boylston Speaking Prizes was held in Sanders Theatre, Saturday morning. The committee of judges consisted of Professor Wendell, Mr. H. V. Abbot and Mr. C. L. Young of the English Department. The following twelve men were selected from the twenty-six who spoke, to take part in the final contest, Thursday evening: P. G. Carleton '99, E. F. Phillips '98, M. J. G. Cunniff '98, E. P. Costigan '99, F. O. White '99, E. M. Copeland '98, S. Robinson '98, R. L. Hoguet '99, H. C. Kahn '98, C. A. Wheeler '99, A. Mehlinger '99, A. J. Smith...
PARK, Boston's Comedy Theatre.- Eugene Tompkins, Lessee and Manager. Every afternoon at 2. Every night at 8.15. Veriscope pictures of Corbett and Fitzsimmons Contest...