Word: purer
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...unfairness to Princeton still the instinct of self-preservation is paramount. Now, after all, is Princeton entitled to so very much consideration? It is, of course, most unfortunate, that Harvard's record in the past is not free from spots. Every Harvard man, however, believes that it is purer than that of any other college. And now that Harvard is striving for absolute purity, it is certainly no argument that she has not lived up to the standard which she has now set herself. Everyone who enjoys college sport and believes in honesty, ought, I think, to rejoice...
...railroads naturally bring civilization with them. The lecturer also gave words of praise to the missionaries for the work they have done and are doing. The Indian, contrary to general opinion, is deeply religious, and all that is necessary is to exchange his present faith for a deeper and purer one. General Armstrong also said that the Indian is slow to acquire a knowledge of English, but can readily solve mathematical problems if the conditions are not too complicated. In conclusion the lecturer said that there is no fear that those Indians, who have been carefully educated in the east...
...some of the later graduates of the Harvard Divinity School, who are banded together under the name of "The Cambridge Brotherhood." Mr. J. B. Sharland is now drilling a choir to lead in the congregational singing. The addresses will be direct appeals in the interests of a better, a purer life, and will be absolutely free from doctrinal teachings. - Cambridge Chronicle...
...collegiate foot ball must cease for us, at least for the present. But it is to be hoped that a careful consideration and revision of the rules and of the game during the winter by a committee of under-graduates, graduates, and the Athletic Committee, will result in a purer and better game, which we can play here next autumn; and which, if the Princeton authorities and those of some other colleges are constrained by public opinion to follow Harvard's action, we shall soon begin to play with other colleges-perhaps even within a year...
...invited guests. They were mostly of the younger generation, but not all. All, however, had the glow and freshness of the student's life still bright upon them. A finer company of gentlemen could probably not be found anywhere in the world. A company of brighter, fresher and purer faces we never saw, and shall probably never see. There were present, direct from home and the common mother, Professors Palmer and McVane...