Word: foremost
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...George E. Ellis, who delivered the principle address Wednesday, is one of the foremost antiquarians in the country. He is particularly well informed upon the history of the early Indians...
...Fresh Pond. Once or twice the scent was badly scattered and some delay ensued. The trail finally led around Fresh Pond toward the north, past the brick yards in North Cambridge, and down the Fitchburg railroad track until the bags were found in a field near the track. The foremost hounds had to wait here until the more backward men came up, according to the rules for a slow hunt, and ten men were there to break for home. after the break, which was two miles from the college grounds, the men became much scattered. Brandt, '85, came in first...
Among the pleasant institutions of Harvard the Glee Club has long held a foremost rank. We all take pride in its success and attend with pleasure its concerts which, however, unfortunately occur at infrequent intervals. The honor of being a member of the club should be sufficient inducement to cause a large number of candidates to present themselves tonight at the trial for new members. The officers of the association are especially anxious that all '88 men who can sing should attend. When it is remembered that the candidates are not required to sing an elaborate solo but are selected...
...born on March 18, 1861, his home was at Newton Highlands. He was the oldest son of Moses G. Crane. He prepared for Harvard at the Newton High School and entered the freshman class in the fall of 1880. His great physical strength gained for him one of the foremost places in college athletics. At the winter meetings of his sophomore year he won first prizes in both wrestling and rope-climbing. He also held a prominent place on the University foot-ball team in both his junior and senior years, and as a member...
...permanent endowment of sufficient amount to put the school upon a sound financial basis, the continued prosperity of this school will be a question beyond any doubt. Harvard especially should feel proud of the success which has attended the management of the school, as our Greek department was foremost in suggesting the practicability and importance of the present step. Moreover, the first director was selected from among our professors, and the chairman of the managing committee, in whose hands is placed the general management and supervision of the school, is also among the professors of our Greek department...