Word: manner
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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There were few men in his college generation whose interests were so varied. During his entire course he knew few idle moments, and his untiring energy combined with perseverance and a quiet unassuming manner were qualities which gained him success and stamped him as a leader in his numerous activities...
...additional warning, however, seems advisable. While it is the undoubted duty of a University to grapple with every great question that may arise no matter what the consequences, it is even more the peculiar task and duty of a University to secure its deliberations in a complete impartial manner and to do nothing in word or speech which shall arouse fruitless passion or personal antagonisms. Whether or not this line has as yet been overstepped is a matter of individual opinion. It is a conclusion admitting of no diversity of opinion that with the foreign situation in its present critical...
This is a good dish served in the conventional manner of the Advocate and the other college periodicals. But what lack of imagination leaves untouched continually two great opportunities! The first is for a departure from a conventionalized form; the second is for the development of a free, pungent, animated flow of comment, criticism and chuckle. Let this flow be turned on, as well as college men could do it if they were eager to try, and the issues of the fortunate periodical which caught it would be exhausted in advance orders for copies...
...Tutor shall be present at any of ye Publike Civil meetings or Concourse of people; nor shall he take tobacco unless permitted by ye President with ye consent of his parents or guardians, and on good reason first given by a Physitian and then in a sober and private manner." Another rule was made providing punishment for the Seniors' practice of sending the Freshmen on errands, and otherwise making use of them. On Saturday evening the students were required to retire to their chambers at sunset, "and not necessarily leave them," and for all disorders they were severely punished, sometimes...
...Clark '14, has been holding down his old position at second base in his usual manner. His hitting is the hardest of any man on the team, and throughout the season he has deprived visitors of many safe drives by phenomenal fielding...