Word: doubting
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...year. Feeling, therefore, that Harvard's chances for a successful crew would be made surer if a more experienced man than he held the position of captain, he has generously resigned from an office than which there is no higher athletic honor in college. We do not doubt that Mr. Finlay's action will receive the commendation it deserves...
...which Christ's triumphant march into Jerusalem amidst the rejoicing and glorification by his disciples is told. Truth, said the speaker, is bound to be spoken in some places or other, and it is our duty to find it out. Students at college are continually coming into doubt as to the faiths, but let them hold firmly to their blind faiths at the same time that they are active in their search for truth in the various walks of life. Whatever our faiths are, let us lead true, noble lives; let us be gentlemen at least. The choir sang anthems...
...respectable, honest men who simply take this means of earning their livelihood. They do not dare to play in an underhanded fashion even if they are inclined so to do, for fear of losing their positions. Our nine cannot suffer by contact with these men and there is no doubt but that they will greatly improve their playing by a few games with professionals. On the whole the college has cause to congratulate itself on possessing an Athletic Committee which can take a more liberal view of things than our respected, but narrow-minded, Board of Overseers...
...they have been obliged to submit, the Boat Club has not ceased in its endeavors to place a tank at the disposal of the crew, and they commenced the work of building immediately, when once permission was assured. This step towards improving our conditions will be appreciated, and without doubt the interest taken in rowing will be greater than ever before...
Pardon me for reviving that threadbare subject of lights in the library. My only excuse is that of treating the question from a new point of view. It is, I believe, admitted beyond all doubt that the project of lighting the library by electricity is feasible. Two years ago, if I mistake not, money was subscribed, and we were just on the point of gaining our longed-for lights, when the authorities for some unknown reason gave up the idea and the money was returned. I think I am not wrong in these assertions, This being the case, the only...