Word: formalism
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...sport here, however, was without organization, without elaborate rules, and without formal competition, until William S. Gummere of Princeton and William J. Leggett of Rutgers arranged the Princeton-Rutgers game of 1869, and drafted a special set of rules to govern its play. Those rules, either unconsciously or by design, followed the "association" style of play, for soccer, even in these early days, was an established institution...
...Cross musters its forces for the third year. No armistice has existed for that organization; no formal peace will halt its work overseas. On behalf of the people it has pledged millions of dollars toward rebuilding the devastated regions. Through fifty departments it still protects the war unfortunates of France and Italy. By strengthening the morale of these countries for three years it has incurred their blessing on the Americans. Now that the army has nearly dwindled away, the Red Cross becomes our chief public representative abroad. For this reason, if for no other, we must keep it what...
...certificate of the insured concerning his state of health (which must be as good as at the date of discharge or at the expiration of the grace period, whichever is the later date) will be accepted. If the application is not made within the prescribed time limit, however, the formal report of examination made by a reputable physician must accompany the statement of the insured concerning his health...
...meeting, was to have been preceeded by a formal procession from the Yard but a downpour of rain prevented. As a result, the student body formed in Memorial Hall and marched directly to their seats in Sanders Theatre. The President,, the Corporation and the Board of Overseers, and the members of the Faculties, formed in the main hallway, where they received the noted guest and his party shortly after 4 o'clock...
...present discussion groups, started with more or less formal organization, appear to have given birth to several smaller bodies for closer analysis and greater freedom of expression. For spontaneity is the life of such gatherings, and only when each man can contribute the fullness of his personality will the greatest benefits be realized...