Word: lets
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Let the men whose view is that outlined above, bear in mind that there is less than a month between the end of vacation and the first examinations. Between the present and vacation six weeks intervene, and if the work of this period is not kept up conscientiously, the time after the recess will be found all too short to make up for past work neglected. In brief, men should realize that the vacation actually brings the examinations ten days nearer than the calendar indicates. After the recess, an immediate resumption of hard study is difficult. A moderate degree...
...years ago, I spoke here on the criticism that was being heaped on the Harvard team; but tonight I shall speak on the 'Harvard Spirit.' But before I take this up, let me say something about over-confidence...
...this coming event, the tables can be turned. We must become saturated with the true 'Harvard spirit' which can and will overwhelm any 'Yale spirit' which Yale can muster. We must saturate ourselves with the 'Harvard spirit,' not of the vintage which says, 'O Hell, we will win; let's have another drink,' but with the 'Harvard spirit' which spells determination to win. Let us all concentrate our minds on this, so that the players will feel the vibrations and be affected by it. In 1908, at New Haven, I felt these vibrations on the side lines...
...these reasons let every Freshman turn out this afternoon at half-past three and march to the Field with his class. Only in this way, by a display of splendid enthusiasm, can the team know that the class is behind it to a man and hence derive a confidence and spirit which will brook no defeat...
...this year's members feel differently, let them refer the matter to the proper authority. However, it is inevitable that if the present policy of demonstration without cause is continued, the gallery will be closed permanently, and without notice. E. G. MEARS...