Word: proves
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Yale freshmen have accepted the challenge to meet the Harvard freshmen in debate. By this action the Freshman Debating Club is placed in a position of peculiar responsibility. It has won the opportunity it desired, and it must now prove itself worthy to take part in intercollegiate debate. Mere victory over Yale will not constitute such proof. The members of the club must show themselves able to conduct the debate with energy and with intelligent appreciation of its significance. The future of freshman debating will depend in large part upon the outcome of their efforts. If they succeed in proving...
...entire University can not but be gratified at the opportunity which will hereafter be given to follow the training of the crew. We believe that this change in policy will prove a great benefit to Harvard's rowing interests. A spirit of reluctant acquiescence in a policy of secrecy might in time be cultivated, but would never lead to that whole-hearted support of a crew which is almost essential to its success...
...George William Curtis memorial fund have decided to establish a revolving lectureship, the incumbent of which is to deliver lectures at Yale, among other colleges, is peculiarly gratifying, inasmuch as the opportunities of hearing men of attainment are rare at Yale at present. These lectures will doubtless prove to be very interesting, as a civic subject, similar in scope to the questions to which Mr. Curtis devoted his life work, will be chosen by the holder of the lectureship...
...father's house, his simulation of intoxication, his forgetfulness for the moment when she appeals to the better nature, thrills even his stupid hearers with the genius of his art, and his heart-breaking demand upon the father to aid him in getting away lest his strength should prove unequal to his promise, must be seen to be appreciated. Mr. Goodwin has been well known for his ability to cause people to laugh, in fact, his name is a simile for a smile, but in this pathetic little sketch he has made many eyes bright with moisture. Following "Garrick...
Harvard's past is inseparably linked with the generous benefactions of individuals and her debt to them is immeasurable, but should the fact that many of her sons have done so much to prove their devotion lessen the sense of obligation which every one of them should feel? It seems as though the enlargement of the Library was a cause which was most suitable for the combined support of all the graduates. We know if a definite appeal for this help is made, the new Alumni Weekly will carry it to them as urgently and keep it before them...