Word: failings
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Resolved, That the class of '89 has heard with deep sorrow of the death of their classmate, Harry Rust Merrill. A man of fine scholarship, he was endeared to his friends by his high character and lovable qualities, while none who knew him could fail to admire the patient endurance and splendid courage which he manifested during the months of his illness. His early death has cut short a life of unusual promise...
...first debate of the season will be held on Thursday, October 11, in Sever Hall. The question to be discussed is interesting to everybody, and the debate cannot fail to attract much attention. It is: "Resolved, that the reelection of Grover Cleveland would be for the best interests of the United States." It is hoped that a larger interest will be taken in the Union this winter than was shown last year. The debates are open to all members of the University, and all are invited to participate in the discussions. A student who has spoken twice from the floor...
...Aside from the question of the advisability of thus placing the complete control of the crew in the hands of graduates, a study of the result of this experiment in the past year cannot fail to be instructive. One of this Governing Committee was a graduate of 20 years standing, two of ten and the other rowed recently. They were all rowing men, and when in college had proved themselves good oarsmen, but the standard of rowing, like everything else, is continually improving, and to keep up with this advance a man must not only follow the improvements most carefully...
...think, improved appearance of the CRIMSON is the result of long deliberation on the part of the CRIMSON board. The experiment is possibly a risky one, but we have determined to give it a trial. We can but fail, and should we do so we shall not be ashamed to acknowledge it. We have made the change at some sacrifice, since the extra column of reading matter on the front page deprives us of a whole column of valuable advertisements. It also calls for a much greater amount of work from the editors of the paper, and this, especially...
...Rehearsal at 2 o'clock sharp. Every one must be present without fail...