Word: greate
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...establishment. The first important move was to allow the nine to employ a professional coach, and following close on its heels the permission to play with professional nines. Each step has been made in accordance with the universal desire of the undergraduates and at the request of the great majority of the alumni. But while the nine has been obtaining concessions which will enable it to stand a much better chance of winning against teams of other colleges, the captain and members of the 'varsity crew have been busy overcoming obstacles which have hitherto hindered their success. The announcement that...
...first number of the Collegian, the new college magazine, has appeared, and gives great promise of a successful career. It is published in the interests of undergraduates of American colleges, and is conducted under the auspices of the New England Intercollegiate Press Association. The first article, which will appeal most to Harvard men, is contributed by Dr. E. E. Hale, and is entitled "Harvard Reminiscences of Fifty Years ago." It contains a brief but very interesting account of the position of clubs in college life half a century ago, and sketches of Edward Tyrrel Channing, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Jared...
Captain Finlay could not keep his appointment with the candidates for the crew yesterday afternoon because he was engaged in carrying out a plan which will be of great benefit to the men trying for the crew, in view of the increased practice it will give them in rowing on the water...
...reception at the University Club Thursday evening, Mr. Dillon, president of the Harvard Club of St. Louis, spoke hearty words of welcome, and assured the members of the clubs that they would be hailed with great enthusiasm at the concert on the following evening. His words were proved true. Entertainment Hall was filled with a brilliant audience. So much was expected of the students, that they put forth every effort to please and with the exception of a little hesitancy due perhaps to incipient stage fright, the concert was a complete success. The hall made singing difficult on account...
...upon, but an inspection showed that nearly $800 would have to be expended to put the building in order. The heating expenses would also be very large. The old barracks or drill shed back of College House was next thought of, but here the cost would also be too great. Finally, the basement of the old Hasty Pudding Club building on Holmes Field was chosen, and through the efforts of Captain Finally permission was obtained of the corporation to use it for the purpose of building a tank. The building is 47 feet long by 38 feet on the inside...