Word: fasting
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Bowdoin College nine has arranged a game with the Portlands of the New England League for Fast...
...whose zeal his enthusiasm is whetted, and in whose company he cannot but give himself single-hearted to his original ambition. Often poverty compels labor, which is the surest road to success, and in every case there is a subtle influence, that of the still fervent reaction which is fast culminating that engulfs men with the resistlessness of a vortex...
Washington's Birthday is again at hand, and all the world, with the exception of Harvard, is deep in the perusal of Irving's works; but we, poor students, are kept close to the fast revolving grindstone, and are allowed no opportunity to learn the personal history of the Father of His Country. This complaint is time-honored, and doubtless will continue to be so, but still we repeat it in the vain hope that the rulers some time will hear our prayers. Why should not Harvard College fittingly observe this legal holiday? It certainly would be a benefit...
...freshman class at Harvard has subscribed but $58 towards the University crew. - Yale News. The fame of our freshman class is fast gaining ground...
...fifty dollar medal, offered by a member of '87 for a Harvard record of 6 minutes 50 seconds to be made in the spring, is an inducement to steady work. Saturday mornings, special work has been taken, and some fast miles have been walked. The pole vaulting has been remarkably good this year. A large number of men are candidates for this event...