Word: proof
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...matter is of great importance. The signatures should be all in before the mid-years begin, and the sooner the whole mass of evidence as to undergraduate sentiment can be placed before the graduate committee, the better. It is hoped by means of the signatures to obtain still further proof, if any be needed, that the present members of the University would use such a club if they...
...communication concerning the University Club which appears this morning from a member of the class of '76, is a gratifying proof of graduate interest in the project. The suggestion in regard to the restaurant will doubtless prove valuable, though at present, such matters of detail can hardly be decided. As far as the name is concerned, "University Club" is not altogether satisfactory, and though it is used at the present stage of the proceedings in default of a better title, it is to be hoped that a more suitable one can be selected later...
There is no better proof of the vigor of intellectual life among Harvard students than the unflagging interest with which numerous similar clubs are maintained, and their success in bringing prominent men of learning before the University. The work is done quietly, but it is none the less valuable...
...night to choose the representatives of the Sophomore Debating Club who will speak against the Freshmen was, on the whole, a decidedly creditable performance. The speakers displayed a considerable knowledge of their subject matter, and a very fair amount of ability in handling the material. The competition offers conclusive proof that 1900 is capable at all events of doing effective work in debating without calling upon those of its speakers who are members of the Union or the Forum...
...activity noticeable in the club this year is the more gratifying because it affords additional proof that the usefulness of the Freshman organization is not dependent upon an intercollegiate contest...