Word: efforts
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...restaurant has been well patronized, due to the fact that every effort has been made to make it pleasant and attractive for its patrons and their guests. The financial result is very good considering that there have been unusual expenses for china, silverware, and linen which have not been offset by any increase in the price of meals...
...deputation work this year. The St. Paul's Society has sent men to all the church schools in New England. The Christian Association has sent men to over fifty preparatory schools and Y.M.C.A.s in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The Phillips Brooks House Association has made a special effort to get men in touch with boys' clubs and small schools in the vicinity of Boston. Under the chairmanship of P. King '09. Is men have spoken at as many different clubs...
...reached, Harvard led by a clear length, with both crews rowing 34 strokes to the minute. At the bridge the University crew had increased its lead to two lengths of open water, and Cornell had dropped its stroke to 30. At this point the visiting crew made a desperate effort to make good its loss, but in vain, as the University crew continued to draw away. By the time the finishing line was reached, the crew was 10 lengths to the good, and finished with a lively spurt, 17 full strokes ahead of Cornell. The Harvard time was 10 minutes...
...doubtless forgotten that the fate of intercollegiate athletics between December 1 and the spring recess still hangs in the balance. We have been questioned by some about the results of the undergraduate petition and doubt has been expressed as to any actual benefit that can be attributed to the effort...
...College man feels that everything good that is coming to him from his academic life, both in the way of learning and pleasure, is all but over. He retires to his selfish pursuits, thoroughly convinced that, unless he has already "made good" in athletics or some other undertaking, further effort for the College or class will be of little avail. The same spirit is evident in the small number of Seniors who join in at such an informal gathering as was held in the Union last evening in the slow response that answers the repeated calls of the class Secretary...