Word: hire
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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There seems to be no doubt but that the athletic committee of the faculty in pursuit of an ideal state of athletics will forbid the nine to hire a professional trainer for next year. We are very sorry for this. The reasons for pursuing this action in spite of the strong opposition of men whose minds are not swayed by college feeling and who are known for their sound judgment, do not seem to us clear or considerate of the best interests of the university. The committee state that they see no reason to change their opinions of last year...
...winter shooting. The only expense to be incurred by the club this winter will be in the purchase of medals or cups for prizes, and in procuring a seal for the shingle. All expenses at Walnut Hill are covered by the price paid for glass balls and target hire by those who shoot. The glass balls cost two cents apiece, and clay pigeons are but three cents, and in these prices is included the pay for trappers and scorers and the use of a convenient and well warned shooting-house. The rates of target hire are about 30 cents...
...hope the faculty will consider this matter, and allow us to hire a suitable, respectable man, who will know his place, and understand his business...
...fact, the Cambridge Union is a club organized as a gentleman's club with the end in view of holding weekly debates. Now why could not the Union here begin on something like this plan, first by making a yearly assessment on its members; with this money it could hire and fit up some rooms, and as it grew it could become more and more of a club. That the advantages of such a club open to the whole college with some restrictions, would be inestimable cannot be doubted. Next week we hope to give a few of the reasons...
...evident advantage of simplicity. All tennis players should comply with the request both in regard to engaging "shackers" only at the entrance to Holmes and at the entrance to Jarvis field, and in regard to the amount to be paid the "shackers." If it becomes a custom to hire "shackers" at these places alone, much of the annoyance caused tennis players by the small boys will be avoided and it will then be possible, perhaps, for the association to keep away the more objectionable boys...