Word: favors
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...That favor never puzzled...
...spectators, or both, I have become thoroughly convinced that the only hope of permanently establishing the annual University race at New London upon a satisfactory basis lies in keeping it absolutely disconnected from all other contests. So essential does it seem to me that the presumption raised in favor of the Thames course by the first fortunate trial of it should be strengthened by the satisfactory experience of several successive seasons until it can harden into a fixed tradition, that I account no precaution unreasonable which has a tendency to produce that result. Hence, when a former oarsman urged...
...almost strangers, but it also requires much selfishness to refuse to do so. As a last act of courtesy to the graduating class, as an effort to preserve the pleasant features of a time-honored festival, and as a means of justifying the request for a similar favor in a later year, it seems fitting that under-class men should surrender their rooms for the day to Seniors. Most men have willingly done so, but there are a few notable exceptions; and these I hope the College papers will not fail to notice...
...annual report before the Board of Overseers President Eliot discusses very thoroughly the advantages of scholarships to the College, the recipients, and the public, and takes his usual ground in favor of the present system. He next speaks of the healthfulness of the College during the past year...
...Brunonian informs us of the formation of an Athletic Association, and rejoices over the fact. The faculty regard the matter with favor, and it is considered a striking proof of the "spirit of progression" at Brown...