Word: finishers
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...listener at the debates held last evening for the selection of freshmen as members of the debating societies, could hardly have failed to be struck by two things: (1) the good material among the speakers; and (2) their lack of that finish and self-confidence which comes from experience in debate. These men are men who ought to go on to cultivate their powers, but the large majority of them are not of a grade to pass the ability tests of the existing debating societies. I take for granted the undoubted benefits of training in debate, to the individual debaters...
...finish of the races will be at the Union Boat House. The following are the events...
...musical clubs gave a very successful concert at Salem last evening before a large and appreciative audience. The clubs have all enlarged since last fall and, considering that this was their first concert they did very well. Their work in some places, however, was rather ragged and lacked finish. The next concert will be given at Newton on Monday next...
...freshman hurdler, Edward C. Perkins, the Hartford boy, is speeding along in such a promising manner that the indications are that he will run the present intercollegiate champion, Cady of Yale, off his feet. Perkins gets a great start, and in the big hurdles leads Cady to the finish. Cady, Perkins and Hatch, the last another new comer in the event, are clearing the hurdles close to 16s. flat in the 120 yards...
Damon, 3, lacks power in the stroke His watermanship is poor, the chief fault being the washing out of his oar at the finish. Weight...