Word: enthusiasm
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...much to say that the troupe already consists of a good orchestra and an adequate chorus and of solo voices for the leading roles of distinct vocal and dramatic ability. So far "Iolanthe," "II Trovatore" and "Fra Diavolo" have been given in a most satisfactory manner, and the enthusiasm of those who have witnessed the performances has been marked. For the first few weeks this venture, so full of possibilities for the enrichment of our musical life is distinctly on trial, and it must fail unless it has support. For this reason all Harvard men are asked...
Between the halves there was great enthusiasm, all the songs were sung and there were cheers for Major Higginson and others. No change in either line-up in the second half...
...fill the stands at 12.45 and the seats were practically all filled at 1.30. The sky was dark and leaden, and wet snow flurries fell at intervals. The field was slippery as a result of the early morning sleet. The Harvard stand was full of color, and the enthusiasm ran high long before the time of the game...
...problem at first seemed to be one of developing a team out of mediocre material, for with the exception of Campbell and Bowditch none of the squad seemed to show more than average ability. The situation was made the more discouraging because of the lack of spirit and enthusiasm on the part of a majority of the players. The men fortunately got over this indifference and the work progressed more favorably. The problem of picking out a team remained a difficult one, as many of the men showed about equal ability. For this reason the work of the first half...
...advance of Christianity is growing stronger. The great philanthropic work going on in American cities, the spread of the Christian religion in foreign fields, the inspiring work of Bishop Whipple among the Indians-these are the most striking instances of the prevalence and power of missionary enthusiasm...