Word: enthusiasm
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...crew benefit, to which many references have already been made in our columns, has not yet received as enthusiastic a reception as we believe it deserves. At least the sale of tickets has been comparatively small. Perhaps the enthusiasm has been merely dormant, and is to awake to much greater intensity during these last three days of the week. Most earnestly do we hope that this is the case. That the meeting in the gymnasium next Saturday will be interesting and entertaining, we do not doubt. Its novelty, variety, and purposes ought to interest every man in college. The opportunity...
...spectator. The tug-of-war alone was less interesting than last year, owing to the absolute certainty which prevailed as to the winners of the first two meetings and the unfortunate accident which deprived '86 of her regular anchor at the third, there was not the least approach to enthusiasm over any of the contests...
ROWING.The exhibition of rowing by the University crew was greeted by the loud applause of the audience. The crew rowed in fine form, the spurt at the finish being especially well done. Three cheers for the men were proposed by President Smith, and were responded to with enthusiasm...
...engage the attention of all who feel an interest in boating. Mention has frequently been made that Harvard, despite her great athletic spirit, is sadly lacking in an individual interest in boating. The students while taking an interest in the 'varsity and class crews, do not feel a personal enthusiasm for rowing as an exercise and as a sport. It has been recommended in the past that a single scull contest should be instituted to rouse the students to a more active interest in rowing. This contest, if instituted, could also present an admirable means for training a large number...
...second winter meeting passed off with the greatest interest and enthusiasm. Aside from the disappointment which was caused by one or two decisions of the judges, it was most successful. Spectators as well as contestants entered into the spirit of the affair and showed their enjoyment in the most hearty manner. But we have always doubted the expediency of having sparring on Ladies' Day and Saturday's exhibition was not calculated to change our opinion...