Word: controlling
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...with keen regret that we were obliged to announce yesterday the resignation of Mr. Pfeiffer from the captaincy of the University Crew. Mr. Pfeiffer was forced to take this step by circumstances over which he had no control. In behalf of the University we extend to him our sincere thanks for his efficient and faithful labor. In choosing Mr. Storrow to fill the position made vacant by the resignation of Mr. Pfeiffer, the committee has acted wisely, and we hope that, under his management, the crew may meet with the success it deserves...
...Must sit up to it better. Must work on those shoulders and get control of them. Doesn't get his arms straight. A certain looseness about his rowing...
...unrighteousness was meant the temporal business affairs of every-day life. We must regard them as an enemy, or a master, or a friend. Treating these matters as inimical, we violate the divine injunction to be faithful in the best of things. By allowing them to lead and control us we no longer serve God but mammon. But by faithfully attending to our worldly interests, yet without becoming contaminated by them, we show our fitness to be entrusted with things of much greater importance. The anthems sung by the choir were, "Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace," by Trimnell...
...subscriptions have been raised, not only tardily, but in such small amounts. Several alumni agreed to donate a thousand dollars provided the undergraduates of the college furnished twelve thousand. Before this latter amount was raised the money promised by the alumni was asked for, but the gentleman who had control of the matter courteously refused, stating at the same time that when Princeton men made an agreement they should be taught to carry it out. There are seven of last year's team back: Brownlee, c.; Mercur, King, p., Wagenhusst, 3b.; Price, s. s.; Durell, r. f.; Reynolds...
Princeton experienced a small fire last Friday afternoon. Witherspoon Hall, one of the handsomest and most costly of the college buildings, took fire in the room of one of the students. It was soon under control, however, and the loss will not be over a few hundred dollars...