Word: meritable
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...college-bred man by virtue of his knowledge too often desires to triumph over his less fortunate neighbor, and instead of uplifting him prefers to profit by his ignorance. In the same manner the authority of birth attempts to assert itself. But this must inevitably give way to merit which at present will be measured in pecuniary terms, a condition not wholly desirable, but merely a stepping stone to something higher...
...Hunt's translation and P. A. Hutchison's "Quatrain" are well-phrased, and the "Song" by W. G. Tinckom-Fernandez has a pleasing melody. But most notable is J. H. Wheelock's "Dawn in the City," which, in spite of serious defects, is well worth reading. Its merit lies in the vividness of its pictures, and the success the writer achieves in conveying the feeling inspired by a prospect of city streets in the gray light of morning. In this it recalls some of Mr. Henley's London poems. But its effectiveness is weakened by a curious uncertainty...
...American cities to men chosen simply because they were college men. In talking to our professors, to our students, or to the outside world that is denied the monopoly we enjoy as college men, it may be excusable to keep up the tradition that there is some special merit in a bachelor's degree. But between ourselves in the Intercollegiate Civic League, what, pray, is there about our college training, our four years of fraternity life, athletics, and electives to enable us to guess within gun shot of the amount necessary to run a board of health: whether asphalt pavement...
Attention is called to the three silver cups offered by W. Minot '07 for "general merit." By this is meant regularity of attendance, amount of improvement, diligence and general attitude towards the work. The winners of the caps are to be picked one each from the pole-vault or high-jump, shot-put or hammer-throw, and from the hurdle events...
...necessity of developing a strong team this year to keep the nine-year dual cup from Yale. Each university has won the cup four times, and its permanent possession rests with this year's team. Minot has offered three silver cups to the men showing the greatest "general merit" during the season. Winners of the three cups will be picked from men in the shot-put or hammer-throw, the high-jump or pole-vault, and the hurdles. The competition is open to all members of the University...