Word: ranke
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...copp" more prudent than valiant retreats. In this case discretion was doubtless the better part of valor. We in the front rank agreed to throw down our torches. Now comes the rush. I can tell you little except what happened to myself. I pulled my "plug" down over my ears and rushed in. At the first onset somebody knocked off my hat- I thought my head had gone too- I put my hands up, it is my head, still there, thank heaven! But I have no reason to rejoice, for when I left home that night as the last buckle...
...Harvard, and not the Colony Treasury, gave the college to the state. Little or nothing is known of John Harvard and his parents. The date of his departure from England and arrival in this country are also unknown. Emmanuel College, Cambridge, gave him his two degrees and as his rank of pensioner gave him position, he must have been worth considerable property. He and his wife Anne became members of the church in Charlestown in 1638 and he was a member of a council held to frame some laws for the legislature. The site of his home is still known...
Among the pleasant institutions of Harvard the Glee Club has long held a foremost rank. We all take pride in its success and attend with pleasure its concerts which, however, unfortunately occur at infrequent intervals. The honor of being a member of the club should be sufficient inducement to cause a large number of candidates to present themselves tonight at the trial for new members. The officers of the association are especially anxious that all '88 men who can sing should attend. When it is remembered that the candidates are not required to sing an elaborate solo but are selected...
...death of William Anthony Woodside, the members of the Senior class recognize the loss of one of their most promising classmates. He was endowed with exceptional ability, and easily took high rank in his class. Although of a retiring disposition, he was very much beloved by his many friends. We deeply regret his early death, and most sincerely sympathize with his family in their great affection...
...done by Hall, the first baseman, at Dartmouth; while Stewart, first baseman of Yale, and Smith of Harvard, came next in order. The best showing, however, was made by Allen, the catcher of our nine, who filled his difficult position so well, that he was sixth in the fielding rank, being only surpassed by four first basemen and Baker, short-stop for Harvard. In the following table the men are placed according to their batting rank...