Word: exertions
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...next race, one mile safety, scratch, was won by R. H. Davis, '91, in 3.10 1-5; second, Hoyland Smith, N. B. C. C. The race proved to be very interesting at the finish. Davis started off with the lead and. unwilling to exert himself, went veryly slow, make the first quarter in 54 seconds. Near the half mile point Smith took the lead, at the same time quickening his pace so that Davis had to ride hard to beat him out. The last quarter was ridden in 40 1-2 seconds...
...respect of his acquaintances. He was a man of firm determination and great energy. The chapter recognizes his ability as an instructor in the college and his efforts, as member of the city council in the interest of good local government. The memory of his life will continue to exert a helpful influence on all who knew...
...desires to be examined earlier he finds himself barred out by the great number of men who have signed before him and he has consequently to wait till the last moment. Now in the course of a man's training he is obliged in his trial heats to exert himself almost as much as in the race itself. If therefore a man is in such condition physically that the races are dangerous to him, his previous training surely must also be a source of danger...
...which the Associated Charites had tried to solve was how to utilize the spare moments which busy men and women can give to the service of fellow beings less fortunately situated. It is the object of the association to send in to every family in distress some one to exert an influence as a friend. An occasional visit, with a careful investigation and a search for a remedy is in general the plan of work. In Boston there is our central office controlling over seven hundred such visitors. There is plenty of work to be done and an infinite variety...
...Advocate, so generously contributed to the club, were seized upon with avidity; extracts were read from the president's last report, and the various matters of moment in the policy and opportunities of the university were the subjects of lively discussion. I doubt if the opinions expressed will exert a very grave influence upon the overseers, the academic council or the faculty; but it is at any rate a good thing that alumni should have opinions, should wish to express them, and should have a chance to express them...