Word: easier
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...intention of being present. There are, doubtless, many men whose intention it is to be present, but who have neglected to sign the blue book at Leavitt's. Although each man will be welcomed at the Parker House tonight, nevertheless it would make the duties of the committee much easier if they could get an approximate idea of the number to be present. All who have not signed are earnestly requested to do so in the course of the day. The officers for this evening...
...these improvements be made, whether in the manner suggested, or in any other way; for by no simpler or easier means can the pleasure of the dance be increased than by better music and more room...
...slow hunts, it will be well to say that in the fast hunt, instead of having a break at the finish, the hounds are allowed to run as they please all the way, and thus dispense with a master of hounds. This, of course makes the fast hunt the easier of the two, as a man is not obliged to keep with the crowd, but can set his own pace in harmony with his own strength. The hares in today's run will be C. A. Davenport, '90, and W. P. Downs...
...work of the candidates is hard and trying even when they are encouraged by the men around them. But when their efforts are greeted with derision the work becomes tenfold harder and more discouraging. If anyone thinks that the work of the men deserves his jeers, nothing is easier than that he show his superiority by coming in the field and doing the work better. We trust that those who are not gentlemen enough by instinct to avoid hurting the feelings of the men may at least control themselves for the sake of the success of the eleven...
...advice and assistance to aid the captain in his duties. With their help the captain could decide on the policy of the crew and the details of the stroke. With the captain and crew in thorough accord with its advisors, the task of developing the eight would be far easier, and when to this is added the stimulus which the increased interest of the college at large would impart to the crew, could they feel that it was in their hands and not in the hands of the graduates, the chance of success would be greatly increased. In selecting such...