Word: nevers
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...life can be divided into three parts: his early years as a student and scholar; his share in the struggles of the day; and his retirement and the writing of his great epic poem. Milton went to college to become a minister in the Anglican Church, but he never carried out this intention for he believed that the people should rule in religious matters, not the bishops. He joined the Presbyterian Church but as that did not conform to his ideas he left it, for he did not hesitate to do what he thought right. Another example of his fearlessness...
...will have chosen a successor, one of whose duties will be to sign the degrees. With a new man in office it would be impossible for President Eliot to sign them as such an act would be an infringement on the duties of his successor which the President would never consent to. It would be unwise to usurp such a function even though there was a unanimous petition in favor of it. The new president will be given every opportunity to take hold of his work and responsibilities under the most favorable conditions and it would not do to create...
...staying out of the game for the good of the team, while the Yale Alumni Weekly criticizes Burch's playing as a mistake. In the extension of the coaching system we have laid a strong foundation for future victories. We must always bear in mind, however, that Yale, though never invincible, is always formidable...
...subject of war loans was then taken up, and Mr. Hirst showed that they differ little from arms and ammunition which are never supplied by neutral nations to countries at war. Wars should be paid for as much as possible by taxes, and heavy taxes should be imposed at the beginning of a war when the people are able to pay them...
...Firm, courteous, patient, wise, he has made the strenuous service of the College a satisfaction never to be forgotten by his associates in this Board...