Word: often
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Harvard freshmen to bear this in mind. In order to win next June they will have to continue the good work they are now doing in the gymnasium. Harvard, '89, has a larger and finer set of men than Columbia, and they are likewise heavier, but it has often been shown that "beef" is not absolutely essential to make a good rower. If the Harvard freshmen continue their good work throughout the year, there is no reason why '89 should not score a victory over Columbia as did Harvard, '88, last year...
...down a few ideas on a number of disjointed questions. On the other hand, in answering but few questions, or even one very comprehensive one, you can show not only a knowledge of details, but a broad comprehension of what has been treated. A thesis then is often the fairest test, both of ability and of work done...
...Santayana in a sonnet calls for a higher love, and embodies the Socratic eros. The expression is good and the lines are often graceful...
...composed manner, tack, and good judgment especially, are desirable. Successful lawyers are, as a rule, honest men. Great chances don't announce themselves before hand. You must have the thing on your mind all the time if you would succeed. The law is the place of thinkers, not often of poets or artists. To think great thoughts you must be heroes as well as idealists...
This reminds us that we are often blamed for the slimness of our "Fact and Rumor" column, and the paucity of Harvard notes to be found therein. It is true that the column is not always what it might be, nor can we, like one of our E. C's., fill it up with items concerning the health of Queen Victoria, etc., etc. Now if, instead of grumbling, some of our censors in the outside college world would, when they hear that Hammersmith will not row this year, or that Albermarle is trying for the junior crew, only drop...