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Word: honorable (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
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Somewhat of a sensation was created in the University by the announcement of the formation of a secret society in the Law School. A chapter of Phi Delta Phi has been established, to be known as the Waite Chapter, in honor of Chief Justice M. R. Waite, '37. The fraternity is confined to the legal profession, and its purpose is to assist its members towards success in business...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Yale Letter. | 3/17/1887 | See Source »

...honest worth. A firm yet candid friend, ever willing to sacrifice his own pleasure to that of others, his uniform courtesy and quiet merit won for him the respect of all, the sincerest regard of those who knew him intimately. His success in the athletic field has upheld the honor of his college on more than one occasion, but neither victory nor defeat changed his even, pleasant manner through conceit or discouragement. He was an earnest, conscientious worker, full of energy and decision. His memory will live long in the heart of his friends, for to them his place will...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Edward Fox Fessenden. | 3/14/1887 | See Source »

...secondly, in the edict of the faculty forbidding contests with professionals, an advantage which our friends in the College League take good care to make the most of. To counterbalance these fundamental drawbacks, Harvard has a great work before her, and if she gains her aim now, higher honor will be awarded her energy and perseverance...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 3/14/1887 | See Source »

PARK THEATRE. - Rosina Vokes in "Honor Bound," "My Milliner's Bill," "A Pantomime Rehearsal...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Amusements. | 3/12/1887 | See Source »

These words have had the desired effect, and a British School now stands on the slope of Lycabettus on land adjoining that of the American School. But the words of Bishop Lightfoot, with but slight change, may now appeal powerfully to our own national pride and honor. Above all things, we must not, at this late day, allow ourselves to play the part of the sleeping hare in this friendly race...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The American School of Athens. | 3/11/1887 | See Source »

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