Word: lehmann
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...mass meeting held last evening in honor of Mr. Lehmann was successful beyond the hope of the most sanguine. The audience was so large as to crowd Sanders Theatre to its utmost capacity and the enthusiasm which was shown throughout the evening could not have been exceeded...
...Stevenson, Jr., '97, who presided, explained that the meeting had been called to give Mr. Lehmann a chance to meet the whole University and that the students might meet him. He introduced Major Henry L. Higginson, who was received with cheers...
...spoke chiefly on the need of greater moderation and of greater spirit of honor in our athletics. Mr. Lehmann will teach us other things besides rowing. He is a lover of true sport who believes in it as a recreation but not as an occupation. Athletics in their true place will develop the best qualities, but if pursued as an end in themselves are sure to be harmful...
Major Higginson also emphasized the fact that the object of the college is to develop a man both in mind and body, and referred to Mr. Lehmann as an example of the type of men who study as well as go in for athletics. He then thanked Mr. Lehmann on behalf of the whole University for his presence and for what he is doing for Harvard...
...William Everett then made a speech which was full of humor and occasioned much amusement. He felt well-qualified to introduce Mr. Lehmann as he had himself attended Trinity College, Cambridge, and had paid his subscription regularly to the boat clubs...