Word: putting
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...effect of flowers raining from the branches-carrying out somewhat the idea of a "flower carnival"- would be very attractive from the point of view of the spectator. This proposal is put forth merely tentatively, as a means of helping along the discussion...
...they could not and would not do. Displays of temper have been rare indeed. The marshalls, with the assistance of an aid or two, could easily prevent all "scraps." General good nature prevails. Every man gets all the flowers he wants. Last year the two gangs that contended to put up a man for the "'96," though determined, were perfectly friendly, as was proved by the fact that the leaders finally decided the matter by the flip of a coin. This first reason for abolition has no weight, because obviously the pleasure of the vast majority should...
...hereafter enable the few to stand aloof, and leave to the many the enjoyment of an institution which they hold dear. The custom is sentimental; the behavior of the gentlemen is just as inelegant about the "Tree" as it is on the football field; but nevertheless should the Corporation put it to a vote of the Seniors, of the whole University, or of the graduates, I predict that each of these bodies will declare with practical unanimity against the total abolition of the scrimmage. Even if fastidiousness is not encouraged too much at Harvard today, I think most...
Owing to the unfavorable weather conditions and the snow-covered ice, the Brown ice polo team did not put in an appearance on Saturday. No definite date has yet been set for the postponed game...
...merely put this statement forward as a report of our dealings with the committee of the Corporation for the information of the class. We shall be glad to hear of any possible way of preserving the old tradition...