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Word: enthusiasm (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1900-1909
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...goes with the eventful football Saturday, but of equal importance because of the number of contests and the number of Harvard athletes who are taking part. A dual meet with Yale, in which a victory will mean permanent possession of the nine-year cup, in itself has created unprecedented enthusiasm, not only because of the trophy at stake, but because of the conflict of authorities in picking the probable winner. In addition the Harvard nine meets its Princeton rivals in the first of the championship games. Our record is not an encouraging one, but the team has shown its mettle...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A BIG ATHLETIC DAY. | 5/16/1908 | See Source »

...this evening, much favorable comment was heard on what appeared to be a happy solution of a very considerable problem. The trustees of the Union were eager for it and the committee in charge was equally pleased. It only remained for the class to put a damper on their enthusiasm, which it has carefully done. There should have been twice as many tickets sold as is the case and the time is practically...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: UNWARRANTED LACK OF INTEREST | 5/5/1908 | See Source »

...spring, and desiring to put on a firm basis for future years the plan of having the dinners in Cambridge, the committee in charge in making especial effort to have as many men as possible come next Tuesday. There is no reason why there should not be a real enthusiasm for this last dinner and it is hoped that every man will attend who can do so. A. G. CABLE...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Communication | 5/2/1908 | See Source »

...thorough general culture in the best sense of the term. Specialization in art, music or some other branch of culture with a view to being a critic in this branch is not desirable; on the other hand, what is essential is a love for writing, a keen imagination and enthusiasm...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: JOURNALISM AS A CAREER | 4/7/1908 | See Source »

...Zueblin put clearly before his audience what many have blunderingly tried to express. As we are thrilled by the nearness of those we love, one of the holiest of human emotions, just so are we thrilled by nearness to nature, by the first touch of spring, by contact with enthusiasm, and by witnessing even so trivial a thing as some great game. The attraction is born in us and we cling to it at all costs. For intercollegiate games it is but one of the arguments, but one which has been forcefully...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: PROFESSOR ZUEBLIN'S MESSAGE. | 3/31/1908 | See Source »

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