Word: effective
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...good effect of the decision of the athletic committee on our athletic system cannot be over-estimated. The Nine will now compete with rival college teams on more of an equal footing. A new-born confidence will be inspired into our athletic men, that one of many obstacles which have impeded Harvard's success in the past has now been removed. It has been openly acknowledged at other colleges that Harvard's defeats during the past three years have been in great measure owing to the baneful restriction imposed by the faculty.- So long as these restrictions confrued...
...foot-ball and Mott Haven teams would not be kept up. To win first honors, no effort is spared to bring each to the highest point of excellence. When the rule probibiting the nine from practice games with professionals and from the employment of a professional coach went into effect, the nine was not only denied the most important privilege which the other teams continued to enjoy, but it was so badly handicapped that it was no longer able to hold its high place in the college matches...
Professor Shaler will give his fifth lecture this evening in the course at the Lowell Institute, on "The Effect of Geographical Conditions on Life...
...with some trouble secured some traditional and characteristic Spanish airs and dances which are specially adapted to those instruments, and which will be new to most audiences. In some of these airs a flute part is introduced and a 'cello will probably be soon added to the club. The effect in these Spanish airs is heightened by use of triangle, cymbals, tambourine, and castanets. The following men at present compose the club...
...especially noteworthy and the suggestions deserve to be put into practice without delay. "A Knight of Today" is a graphic recital of a romantic episode, the scene of which is connected with the recent presidential election. The story is admirably constructed in form of dialogue, and although the effect is heightened by the repeated use of unmentionable expletives, the same end could be attained by a less realistic means. Two subjects are discussed under the Topics of the Day. The first contains facts about the religious tendencies of Harvard that will be granted by every one who is acquainted with...