Word: firmness
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...they have done in preparation for the affair. But, after all, the fact that a decision is to be made, that one side must defeat the other, gives these debates the important position which they now hold, and the Harvard men must go to Sanders Theatre tonight with the firm resolve to merit the decision of the judges and re-establish the debating supremacy of the University...
...seems to come out most strongly in the insipid taste of the vegetables, and often also in the half-baked rolls at breakfast, are reason enough to believe that some one has grown indifferent in the performance of his duties. Let us be reasonable in our demands, but also firm in insisting on our rights...
...Loring graduated from Harvard College in 1839 and received the degree of L. B. from the Law School in 1842. Joining his father's law firm he became an extensive practitioner in Boston and vicinity, and also had many cases before the Supreme Court at Washington. During the later years of his life he was not in active business life...
...good cinder track can be built and put into good condition, under the most favorable circumstances, in not less than two or three years. On the soggy, infirm ground of Soldiers Field it would take longer. Some of the track athletic authorities, indeed, believe that an even, smooth and firm track could never be built and kept in condition...
...short runs and handball. The crew has only been able to row in the tank once, on Wednesday. The increased weight of water in the tank coming upon the cement foundation instead of upon the zinc floors, started a leak. Men were set to work immediately, putting in a firm foundation in place of the sand and brick under the tank floor, and when new cement has been laid over this the tank will be perfectly strong and water tight...