Word: sayings
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...great deal of opposition is shown by prominent boating men at Yale at Caldwell trying for the crew. They say that he will not train strictly, but Caldwells denies this charge and will stick to his determination of trying for stroke. The college at large favors Caldwell...
...assumed by the Ninety board; according to the usual custom the senior board resigning from the paper after the mid years. Under the management of the Eighty-nine board, the CRIMSON has made decided progress, has been better than ever before; and it is with deep regret that we say farewell to the senior members, for their advice and experience will be sadly missed...
...absurd. The charge of "all restraint being taken away" is wholly false. Each professor exercises full power over any student who cuts his course oftener than the instructor thinks advisable and such power extends even to expulsion from the course. It is not seldom taken advantage of. To say that the Board of Overseers have proved their wisdom is to reflect upon President Eliot, the one best fitted to judge of the matter...
...sending a crew to England. Captain Cook intended to take the most prominent candidates for a spin on the harbor in the afternoon, but the stormy weather prevented, so they were compelled to use the tank instead. Captain Bob is always ready to talk about the crew, but never says anything definite, as he does not wish to discourage the candidates or inspire them with over-confidence. He says the men are in very good condition to begin active training. There will be many changes in the make-up of the crew, which may weaken it and may strengthen...
...intellectual and morality incapacity. Thus it is with us. When we are called to the performance of some sacred duty, we first turn to the examination of self, and find that we have few of the qualities for a successful leader. Therefore we turn away and say that another must start the work and then we shall give our help. If we would only surrender self to God, we should find that He would give us the grace and strength to perform successfully any duty to which He might call...