Word: mere
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...athletics, in which nothing new on the subject is developed. It would certainly seem that some other subject could be more profitably treated. The unfortunate freshman ball game at New Haven has already been thoroughly discussed, and it is hard to understand what is to be gained by a mere rehearsal of the very uninteresting story again. We should think that the college would want to forget the whole unfortunate affair as soon as possible. And as for the alleged apathy of the class in supporting its crew, it would seem that this lack of support is the result...
...Boat Club were not examined owing to the absence of its treasurer from Cambridge. The accounts are kept in a very clear and plain manner and are apparently correct. There is no item of expenditure or receipt that calls for special comment, and the committee believe that a mere statement of figures will convey all the information needed...
...members of which have been very much interested in the play as given in New York and Boston. The play is said to be admirably acted and the scenery and costumes are very authentic. We need not urge the students to take advantage of such an opportunity, a mere mention of which should be enough to call forth hearty support...
...scientific and deservedly popular games. The success of the club during the past year has shown conclusively that chess does not demand too much time and study to hold a secure place among college games, and that whist may be raised to a higher plane than that of a mere diversion of a few idle moments. The promised annual tournaments will serve as a stimulus to players outside of the society, and thus the club's increased prosperity is a matter of congratulation to the whole college...
...Greek drama differs in several important particulars from that of "Oedipus" which was given in Sanders Theatre several years ago, but the changes will greatly increase the general interest. The play will be given in English but the seenery and costumes are as authentic as possible. The mere mention of this will insure a hearty reception...