Word: forwardness
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...quite up to the usual standard. The "Turkish March" by Beethoven was particularly well received. The effect of the "Pizzicato Polka" was somewhat marred by an unfortunate want of harmony in the brass. A very pleasing episode occured after this piece, when Mr. Cary, president of the Sodality, stepped forward and in behalf of the members, presented Mr. Forchheimer with a gold-tipped baton as a token of their appreciation of the zeal and efficiency with which he has performed the duties of conductor...
...spring. They should keep in mind the fact that the eyes of the college are upon them, that it is their duty to up hold the reputation, not only of their class, but also of Harvard. With this exhortation we would wish our freshmen all success, and we look forward to the issue with confidence. Now, as to the dinner to be given to the Yale freshmen to night. A large number of Yale men will probably accompany their nine, and the base ball management has made arrangements to provide for these extra men. But in order to do this...
...them exhibit, if we do not exhibit that spirit ourselves? '87 has not been remiss in proving this class enthusiasm in the many victories and occasions in which it has had opportunity to show it. Let it not now be found wanting in this spirit, but let it come forward and make of its class dinner the largest, most entertaining, and so, most successful, junior dinner that has been held here for some years...
...with the attitude of the faculty toward the students for some time past, still we must feel it very gratifying to have such matters left to us to whom we believe they rightfully belong. The slight disturbances in recent celebrations make this action all the more welcome. We look forward, then, to enthusiastic and impressive celebrations, which will lose nothing of their spontaneity by being systematic and orderly...
...even if they do not feel confident of carrying off the cups offered for the winners. Harvard has her reputation to uphold in tennis as in the other branches of athletics; a very good showing was made last autumn, but of course the more good players we can bring forward, the better chance we have for keeping up this reputation. So we exhort every man who has ever played to come out next week and try his luck...