Word: proof
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...numbers are in any way a proof of progress, Harvard has certainly advanced. And we think that the day, if not now present, is surely not far distant when she will in every way be fitted to stand as the typical American university; when at Harvard can be found the most earnest students from all parts of our land...
...this period of general mirth and festivity. We refer to the upperclassmen who are so unfortunate as to room in the north entry of Thayer. From time to time we have heard vague rumors concerning the action of certain freshmen in that entry. In the absence of any definite proof to sustain such rumors, we have passed the matter over in silence. A few nights ago, however, we had the misfortune to be present as an unwilling auditor at one of these freshman celebrations. It is enough to say that we believe the rumor now. Some effort should be made...
...perhaps he will be expelled, though, who knows? The editors promise us a rich treat in the next number, marking the completion of the fortieth volume of Harvard's oldest paper. The number will be entirely made up by contributions from former editors, and a glance at the proof sheets show that it will be of unusual interest. The Advocate has now lived for twenty years, and is the only Harvard paper to attain that venerable age. It seems this year that the Advocate has received a new lease of life, and that rivalry has done her good. We wish...
...standpoint, we can appreciate the spirit of the students of Yale in thus voluntarily submitting to such inconvenience. The action speaks well for the determined attitude of the college with respect to the coming season's work in rowing and base-ball. It proves, if any proof was necessary, that our opponents are calculacing upon a hard season's work, and that every effort will be made to win back the championship in one or more of the college sports. This will make the contest a little more entertaining than it was last year, and we may anticipate close work...
...Harvard junior: "Ah, Mr. H -, when you think of the old Egyptians do you not feel impressed with the sense of our indebtedness to the great Rosetta Stone?" Harvard junior, slightly discomposed, but coming gallantly forward: "Yes, yes indeed; but then her reign only gives us a further proof of woman's influence, you know." Enthusiastic young lady descends to a lower level. - Boston Journal...