Word: fears
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...relieve the good man from such a humiliating and embrassing position, and appropriate for my private store one more trophy. This act made me feel very virtuous, and when I went to sleep that night I dreamed pleasant dreams, of Freshmen coming to my room and gazing with fear and a we upon the trophies on the wall, and then with many an excuse for their intrusion, hastily withdrawing...
...much to the consistent manner in which Mr. Lawford has argued, and, what is far better, demonstrated, that as good play can be shown from the base line as by the volleyers, Driving the ball hard and low, and placing it with unerring judgment, Mr. Lawford has proved beyond fear of contradiction that it is possible to completely defeat the wily schemes of the "man at the net." E. Renshaw, E. de S. Browne, C. W. Grimstead, and E. L. Williams, all noted as adepts at the volley, have successively fallen before the powerful play of Mr. Lawford...
...accepted by the Faculty, and the offender was obliged to seek a more congenial clime. At first it was thought by some and strongly maintained by many professors, that a body of students, upon whom so much responsibly devolved, would be inclined to favor the accused, and for fear of unpopularity among their fellow-students, would deal altogether too lightly with him. But this objection was entirely unfounded, as is shown by the summary way in which discipline has been enforced, and the approval with which every decision has been received by the college at large. President Seelye's endorsement...
...managers evidently approve of this action, or what is equivalent, are willing to ignore it, in order to have moral support of Harvard students. If, therefore, our "hosts" approve of our action in order to make political capital out of our presence in their parade, we need have no fear of violating any sentiments of decency or honor by displaying the true results of our canvass...
...however, that there is one strong motive which urges me, as a senior, to over-ride my convictions. I hear that the Blaine and Logan Battalion of the Law School have threatened to take the transparency away from us. I think, however, that the Senior Class has little to fear from the Blaine and Logan Battalion. But even if there were a question as to their following up their words with deeds, the course of the seniors should not be influenced thereby. If to carry the transparency would be an insult to the Republicans or a violation of the college...