Word: risk
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...firet kind,- "dropped" freshmen. The large number of these men at Harvard shows the strict discipline of our college office, but is partly accounted for by our elective system which allows a man to divide his work unequally among the four years, if he desires, although at an increased risk of being temporarily dropped a class if he fails...
Remittance of subscriptions should be made by check, draft or postal money order, payable to the order of the "Harvard Graduates' Magazine," 6 Beacon St., Boston, Mass. The sending of bills, except by registered letter, is at the risk of the sender...
...spite of the evident risk of repetition we wish to emphasize what seem to be features essential to a successful University Club. As its object is to produce greater unity of feeling and action, it must be made attractive to all men in College, no matter what their circumstances. Hence it must combine two qualities-powerful attractions, and very low dues. The building must supply some conveniences which even wealthy members of other clubs will find a use for, and the charge must be too light to deter any man from joining...
When on December 24, word was received from Harvard that she would take the risk of New London's course being appropriate for three crews the matter was ready for settlement. At the first meeting after the Christmas recess, complete and final action was taken. This action will it is believed be satisfactory to all parties. If Yale names the place this year, it is expected that she will allow Cornell to name the place next year. Harvard asks no privileges this year; there is hence no need of any proviso in accepting her challenge. Yale's suggestion...
...line held strongly, and in but a few instances were Chicago's backs able to gain around the ends. The reason for Yale's not scoring more in the second half is that the coaches thought it advisable to save the team as much as possible and not risk injuries by hard play. The fact that Yale was scored upon was due entirely to the efforts of Draper, who played a brilliant game for Chicago...