Word: fasting
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...this rule ought particularly to be observed when you find yourself differing from the popular world on a subject which is not of vital importance to the salvation of either party concerned. As a religious friend of mine once observed, who had been thrashed for expounding to a fast friend his views of the other world, it is well to learn the grace of silence...
...journey of life, a chum in the little jaunt of college is a good thing to have. I think I should always advise a Freshman friend to take to himself a chum; and yet such counsel, without first consulting that pattern of elder brothers whose advice is fast forming his fraternal relative Jack into the paragon of all Freshmen, I almost hesitate to give. Indeed, I am rather inclined to think that, for the embryo man of fashion, it is, on the whole, expedient to pursue his arduous path alone. For myself, however, I would as soon think of vowing...
...diluted demons. Like other human beings, they are subject to prejudice. Like other human beings, they habitually communicate their prejudices to others. And if you make a bad impression upon the first ones with whom you come in contact, you will find that your bad reputation will spread as fast as the report of a Boston engagement. What is more, this bad reputation will cling to you through college. Your instructors will regard you as your conduct leads them to suppose that you regard them, - as a natural enemy; and every stroke of work that you do will be criticised...
Matthews is now rowing with W. F. Weld, '76, stroke, S. Perkins, L. S. S., E. T. Hastings, '76, T. W. Preston, '79, W. Sheafe, '79, J. Q. A. Brett, '77, bow. The crew work quite well together, they pull a fast stroke, and there is a general tendency in the boat to roll...
...Dartmouth the students seem not to have appreciated Fast Day. "Fast Day came and went as such days usually do, devoted to odd jobs and various time-killing expedients. Quite a number went to Lebanon to attend the services of the Methodist Conference, and meetings were held in the vestry here at the usual hours. But the majority seemed to be employed in getting over the effects of the entertainment of the night before...