Word: eager
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...There have always been many men who have lived through their entire college course in lamentable ignorance of the historical associations and the traditions of Harvard. In the future we hope, through the efforts of the new society, to see their number greatly reduced. To the many who are eager for it, knowledge of the past of the College promises now to be made easy of attainment. With its spread among the undergraduates is sure to come a greater intensity in the sentiment which Harvard men feel for their Alma Mater...
...interest in the game goes, there can be no fear; any form of rivalry between Harvard and Yale is sure to attract eager attention. It is well, though, to urge the necessity for financial support. The management here is at present wholly without funds, and the demands of collectors should therefore be willingly met. The receipts from the game itself are not to be counted upon entirely for covering expenses. Ninety-six men will surely realize that any delay on their part in fulfilling to the uttermost the conditions which have been made with Yale, is not to be tolerated...
...mere athlete. Football, baseball, any of the sports, is more exciting and attracts a more intense interest than can fairly be asked for intellectual work. No outsider can follow the processes which lead to literary or scientific success, or can feel with him who wins it all the eager joy of victory. It is difficult to appreciate and generally impossible to grow enthusiastic over the competition in which the brain prevails. We believe, however, that even now the sober praise which Harvard men never deny to scholarly ability is far more significant than the lavish commendation which they so recklessly...
...much activity at Yale is not without its influence here. If Harvard is to win, it is evident that she cannot be safely content with even her present high standard. Yale's eager rivalry must be met with equal eagerness. The debating societies recognize this fact, and have started their training with most commendable vigor. We would urge upon all students the need of giving them the heartiest support. Some will do their best by taking part in the debates, others only by intelligent appreciation of the work the societies are doing; but all should realize, and show that they...
...victories in debate, and they are not likely to find this an easy task. At Yale, interest in debating has only of late years seen a revival; but at Princeton this is not the case. Ever since the debating league between Harvard and Yale was started. Princeton has been eager to become a member of it. Her two debating societies have been constantly active and are now heartily glad of the chance to enter into competition with Harvard. Harvard's representatives will meet men skilled in debate by long practice like their own. If they win, their victory will...