Word: frequenters
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...resolution to entrust the conduct of such celebrations to the good sense of the students alone, passed the faculty by what was practically a unanimous vote. An approach to unanimity is not of very frequent occurrence when that body votes on matters of general policy, and in this case it proves how strong a desire now exists there to let the students govern themselves, wherever such government appears likely to succeed...
...fairly throughtout. The game from the outset was very onesided: the Yale men played a faultless fielding game, batted cleanly and hard, and were supported most effectively by their pitcher, but three hits being made off his delivery. Our men played a listless game from the first, making frequent errors, and failing utterly to fathom Heyworth's curves. After the game the excited Yale men marched in and took possession of their fence, surveyed by a curious crowd of visitors. This ceremony concluded, they gave a very enjoyable dinner to the Harvard men who accompanied the nine, which was rendered...
...important branches of navigation and gunnery are by no means neglected. Every cadet has practical experience in the use of great guns. A certain amount of target practice at long range being required; while frequent drills keep him ready in their handling. Much attention is devoted to the machine guns of recent invention. Their manipulation is carefully taught. In navigation, the practice cruises during the summer months afford opportunity for the application of the theoretical navigation "learned of books...
...president then announced that Mr. F. D. Sherman, who had been chosen poet, had found, at almost the last moment, that he would not be able to attend; and that Mr. W. Wetherbee had kindly consented to write the poem. The frequent interruptions by applause showed how well the poem was received. The toast-master, Mr. J. L. Snelling, then called upon the following gentlemen to respond to toasts: "Class of '77, " Mr. F. S. Coolidge; " 'Varsity Crew," Mr. T. P. Burgess; "Varsity Nine," Mr. F. B. Wiestling; "Class Crew," Mr. R. F. Fiske; "Athletic Association," Mr. F. Remington; "Mott...
...lecture there was much that was of necessity somewhat trite, but the sombre current of the subject was lightened by many gleams of anecdote and wit. At many passages in which the lecturer rose to the height of true eloquence, the audience showed its appreciation by applause, while the frequent pleasantries brought in to illustrate some maxim of the actor's art were met with responsive laughter. The lecture as a whole was worthy of the distinguished artist by whom it was delivered, and the lesson it taught will surely not be lost upon those who were so fortunate...