Word: forgetting
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...language may be, it represents as best we know, the spirit of the class in regard to the matter. The point which needs most to be emphasized is the demoralizing example that has been set to the under classes. It is right and proper that, when men so far forget themselves as to break training publicly, the college or class, as the case may be, should assert its rights and demand that its representatives respect those laws which govern training. We regret deeply that any such action is called for, but as long as there is a high standard...
...take a long and nocturnal walk during which, "innocent and pure as she is" she does not resent being kissed. The next day as the writer had resolved not to flirt with her he feels repentant and ends his Oberammergau journal with the hope that she will "try" to forget him. If the episode is founded on fact one must infer that writer and young lady had more than normal powers of impression and susceptibility. If it is fiction, it commits the sin of improbability. Certain touches of local color are well done...
...government; the second, a new glow of love and enthusiasm; and the third, a desire to tell men of his restored happiness of mind. And here there seems to be a lesson for us. The man who has been delivered from a burden of perplexity and sorrow must not forget that there are other men still finding there loads almost too hard to bear. Let him who is joyful carry his gift of good tidings to his fellowmen and show his gratitude by giving up his life to them...
...hand in blue books is one of the biggest nuisances extant, not only to students but to instructors as well. For a week before the examinations begin men are continually admonished that they must have their blue books in before a certain time. In the end some of them forget to get the books in; and then when the morning of the examination comes there is considerable confusion before they can get settled for work, and in consequence they lose valuable time. Sometimes when the books are handed in they are lost or misplaced. In some way, and then...
There is danger that the glee club may forget the relation in which it stands to the college. The club has become a strong organization and like all strong organizations may come to regard itself as sufficient unto itself. The real source of the strength of the club is in the college which supports it so loyally, and to the college it has certain duties in return. One of these is to help as much as possible in the support of the 'varsity crew, a duty made even more binding by years of precedent. A reason which has always been...