Word: obtaining
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...says that the chivalry which considers an insult to the man an insult to the institution is sensitiveness only equalled by that of the Harvard papers. The Record admits that its remarks were abusive, but takes refuge in the strong position that "the only redress a gentleman can obtain from an abusive editor is to sue him for libel, or to administer personal chastisement," and winds up by asserting that "in all events it is a personal matter between individuals...
...members of '77 who take an interest in the subject of a class window can obtain some idea of one from a water-color sketch of a window designed especially for Memorial Hall, by calling at 18 Holworthy...
...physical improvement is not only harm done to themselves, but it is also an injury to the interests of the College, which depends upon their efforts for success. The sacrifices which they are obliged to make are never unrewarded. In recompense for self-denial in a few things, they obtain the respect of their fellow-students, and the honor of representing them...
...Harvard goal; here a discussion of the rules took place, thereby delaying the game for some time. After this, the game was begun again, and this time the ball was driven down toward the Canada goal, Curtis making a very pretty pass to Seamans. A touch-down was then obtained by Leeds, but as the ball was brought by Cushing between the goal-posts, the goal was not allowed. This ended the first half-hour. The second half being begun, Littauer led off, and the ball was at once driven toward the Canada goal. Here a lively scrimmage took place...
...money that can be raised by subscription, and the students have discovered that, after all, non-subscribers can contrive to slip into the seats; so they are naturally disinclined to pay in advance for a seat which they not only may not wish to use, but which they might obtain without paying...