Word: proved
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...talking, clapping and stamping all through the lecture. Of course we take it for granted that these men have been taught how a gentleman should behave; but perhaps they consider themselves already to have reached man's estate. We assure them that they are mistaken. Such childish manifestations only prove that they are not fit to come to college, but should have another year or two at the primary school. We do not want such overgrown babies at Harvard. They should remember that to insult an instructor in the performance of his duty is a very low and despicable form...
...committee to go ahead. The Executive Committee has said everything that needs to be said in the circular; we cannot add to the facts. But we can point out to every man that it is his bounden duty to come forward immediately and support the cause of the crew, prove the existence of true patriotism at Harvard, and uphold the athletic honor of his University. Above all, it should be remembered that such aid is wanted immediately. Do not wait to be called upon personally, but hand in your subscriptions at once...
...bore" to do so. Besides it is the fashion here at Harvard to mock and jeer and rail at the college papers. The Advocate must know that by experience. But we claim that those who do read our editorials are influenced by them, as we can prove by the communications which we receive daily...
...This has been the case in every instance but one-that of pecuniary aid. Now recently, a movement has been started by the New York Local Committee attempting to raise a scholarship to help women through Harvard. Although the income of the amount proposed will be small, it will prove of incalculable benefit, helping deserving students, raising the standard of study in private schools, and increasing the attendance in the Annex. Much praise is due to the originators of this plan, and it is certainly a matter of infinite importance that this scholarship be followed by many more...
...have been using it for about a week, during which time, short as it has been, there has been a marked improvement in their practice. While it is of course too soon to make any definite predictions, Princeton's nine for the present season will at least not prove inferior to many that have preceded it. As far as can be predicted now the personnel of the nine will be about as follows: Mercur and King, pitchers, while it is doubtful who will catch; Ames, Brownlee, Conner and Young all being prominently mentioned. Dana, '91, will probably cover first, though...