Word: presenting
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Harvard-Tech. bicycle race has been postponed until next Saturday on account of the present poor condition of the roads...
...foot-ball field. Much as we regret the necessary abandonment of the 'Varsity game, there is little use in "crying over spilled milk," especially as the fault of the spilling is not ours; so that it only remains for us now to nerve ourselves more surely for the present contest and to win, if winning is possible. The freshmen must play this afternoon with this in view. The game will be a game only by courtesy, in reality it will prove work. The freshman teams of previous years have set '92 an example which it is their duty to follow...
...correspondence was read by Mr. Naumburg. The unusually large attendance showed the increased interest the members felt for the society. It was decided that the German dinner should be held at Young's, on December 17th and as over half of the members have signified their intention of being present, the success of the dinner is assured...
Ever since the days of Mohammed, there has been a struggle between Christianity and Islam. In early times when courage, dash, and enthusiasm were the qualities which led to victory, the followers of the prophet led the way. At the present time, When cold science and skilful strategy overcome all opposition, the Semites have fallen behind. The splendid charge of Moslem cavalry, and the rock-like firmness of the infantry, have been rendered useless by modern firearms...
...annual convention of Theta Delta Chi fraternity opened at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York on Thursday last. One hundred and fifty delegates from colleges throughout the United States, including representatives from the Harvard and Yale chapters, were present. The afternoon was devoted to the usual business meeting; the reports showed the fraternity to be in a flourishing condition. The meetings held on Friday were devoted to the consideration of applicants of new chapters for admittance. In the evening the delegates attended a supper at the Brunswick Hotel. Mr. A. G. Heterington presided. The Rev. Lewis Halsey of Geneva...