Word: doubtful
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...delegates also failed in getting Mr. Alexander Agassiz chosen Umpire. They thought that the selection of a graduate of a college and a gentleman in as high a position as Mr. Agassiz is would give a higher tone to the race; nevertheless they do not by any means doubt the ability of Mr. Watson, of Wilkes' Spirit of the Times, who was elected...
...Debates are held once a week, - the debating-hall seating about 400. The subjects are as varied as possible, and constant efforts are made to prevent the debates becoming purely political. Social questions are not unfrequently discussed, whilst there are, occasionally, pure scientific or literary debates. There is no doubt, however that politics give rise to the most animated debates, - the house always being crowded when the principles of conservatism or liberalism are at stake. As to the 'style' of the debate, the House of Commons is closely followed. No one is allowed to name a speaker, - all are spoken...
...whether Antonelli had taken an extra dose of chain lightning by way of lightening his chains, remains a matter of doubt; but certain it is that he so far forgot himself as to give vent to one or two unmistakable guffaws at the mishap of his master...
...time is drawing near for issuing the list of electives, a few words on the subject may not be amiss. There is no doubt that many men draw up their lists of electives hastily and injudiciously, but the fault must not be wholly laid at their doors. Some elect courses that merely strike their fancy, or make attempts at what are termed soft courses; but it must be considered that we know scarcely anything of the various electives beyond the subjects and the name of the instructor, and the choice in many instances is little more than a leap...
...Union six oars one second behind. Few who were present will forget the desperate struggle at the finish to get the nose of the Harvard past the line in advance of the Union. There was no hope of winning the cup, which the allowance of time gave beyond a doubt to the Union. One or more of the men in the Harvard had gone into the race without proper preparation, and were incapable of doing much more than paddle long before the race was over, but the magnificent efforts of the sound men saved the crew and college from...