Word: nervousness
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Musset may be called a great nervous child. All who came into contact with him even in his younger days noticed his mobility and that gaiety of heart which with him always ended in tears. He was a Parisian and the air of Paris is exciting. He was a disciple of Voltaire and of the Eighteenth Century. If he attacked Voltaire most bitterly, it was because he felt Voltaire's spirit within him. He had a taste for the luxuries of life. He was at his ease only in distinguished surroundings. He was mondain...
...Then came Soldiers Field and the Longfellow gift. The Corporation wishes to provide ample ground for out-door exercises. The present Corporation consists of seven men all successful in their callings. They know what every student needs: not an abnormal muscular development, but a well developed body, a sound nervous system and a serviceable digestive apparatus. They believe in athletic sports because they are not all physical. Brains can not be dispensed with, and moral qualities are also developed by sports...
...pounds. The record was established in 1874, by R. A. Pennell, in New York, by swinging a bell, weighing 201 1bs., 5 oz., with both hands to the shoulder, and then putting it up with one hand. The gymnasium last night was cold, and Rood was made somewhat nervous by the presence of a hundred spectators. However, he will later try again to break the record...
Courses 15 and 16-two half-courses regularly given in alternate years-embrace the subject of the nervous system and its terminal organs, formerly treated of in course 7. This year course 16 will be given during the first half-year by Dr. Parker...
...excellent. Paine gave seven bases on balls but was very effective and outside of the eighth inning allowed only four hits. With proper support he would have retired Brown with one run. Chandler took Rand's place in right field and played a creditable game, though he was evidently nervous. His error was on a long hit under the willows and was quite excusable. His two-base hit in the eighth inning was very timely. Both the Stevensons fielded well. During the game Harvard threw away several runs by stupid base running...