Word: falling
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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Those who entered their names last spring and last fall on the Steward's book as attendants at Memorial Hall did so with the understanding that the food would in some measure correspond with the architectural appearance of the building, and that it would at least be considerably in advance of that furnished by and suitable to the Thayer Club. Some of these persons are disappointed. Let us compare the present fare with the past, and see why they...
...think quite unlikely, our Freshman crew could be allowed, with much propriety and fairness, to enter the spring races on equal terms with the other crews, and if they prove the winners their names should adorn the Beacon Cup as a Freshman crew. The only difference, then, between our Fall and Spring races would consist in the number of entries for each. The season is too short to allow of two sets of races, one for class crews and another for club crews. It is much better to adhere strictly to one kind. The method we suggest prevents the club...
...returning strength enabled him again to resume his work, and in the fall to join the class of '76, with whom he finished the Sophomore year. Last summer he went to Gottingen, Germany, and died there on the 20th of November...
...unpractised intellects. The natural consequence is, that, as a rule, they either avoid all connection with public affairs, or, after finding that their pet theories do not work, they retire in disgust, - for, after all, even graduates are only human, - and the government is far too often suffered to fall into utterly unworthy hands...
...however, your opponent's blows strike where he intended to have them, while yours fall harmlessly on his quick strong guard, your satisfied feeling of power is changed to one of chagrin, vexation takes the place of pleasure, - a vexation which will stimulate in you, if you are wise, a resolve to become more strong and skilful, but if foolish, will make you renounce the "manly art" for the future...