Word: entertain
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...faculty, as a body is more liberal. We can scarcely believe that they would entertain such a monstrous proposition as that made by the Overseers. Such a radical change in the whole athletic system would, we firmly believe, put the axe to the roots of our social system as well. The motto of the Overseers has been "Moderation," but what could be more extreme than this scheme? We can only trust to the liberality and sound judgment of the members of our faculty to prevent its being put into force. If it is put into force, however, the students will...
...water" yesterday. This was owing to the general doubt felt about the floats being ready, etc. The four class crews, however, got off without the floats, while the 'varsity took its exercise in pulling the floats off the mud flats. The freshmen got off first and failed to entertain the spectators quite as much as has previously been the case. It is rumored, however, that they rehearsed their performance in the morning in pair oars. Eighty-nine was second off with Mr. Keyes, '87, as coach. Ninety followed next, and '88 next with C. F. Adams in the coxswain...
...scarcity of good speakers, and the inexperience of all; but, after much discussion it was agreed that all who would be willing to go on deputations should send their names to the secretary. Over sixty men volunteered. A "silent" committee of five students was chosen to appoint speakers, to entertain delegations from the other colleges, to carry on the correspondence, and to manage the finances...
...John C. Ropes will entertain the Historical Society this evening at his home in Boston, and will speak on "Slavery before...
...follow the punches gives the freshman the worst possible impression of the life he is about to enter, and his first impressions are sure to be his strongest ones. Moreover, the fear of censure and criticism, mentioned by you editorially a day or two since, obliges many freshmen to entertain sophomores not only against their inclinations, but often contrary to principles they have been brought up to observe...