Word: seem
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...sang with a good deal of snap. Woodruff's songs were as usual, received with great enthusiasm. The selections of the Banjo and Mandolin Clubs were unusually good, but both clubs would do well to follow the example of the Glee Club and cut down their members. They seem to be a trifle too large to be absolutely sure of themselves at times...
...result of the race is in considerable doubt, and the crews seem to be unusually evenly matched. The Seniors have a veteran crew and as they have already won twice it seems probable that they will repeat their victory this year. Between the Juniors and Sophomores there is little to choose. Both have been doing some fast rowing lately, and either one may give the Seniors a surprise. The Sophomores have rather the more powerful men and with a head wind should do particularly well, while the Juniors hope for a fair wind. Each crew has plenty of supporters...
...Winchester Donald, D. D., of Boston, conducted the service in Appleton Chapel last evening. He spoke of the way into which we have fallen, of passing over what seem to us small sins, and quieting pricks of conscience by light excuses. This makes us indifferent to things, which although wicked, have become so common that they do not seem sins, and in the same way we become indifferent and excuse greater sins. Mr. Donald urged the necessity of starting the new term aright and looking into our lives and making ourselves attend more strictly to the small duties...
...final examinations, and that there are more outside distractions in these weeks than at any other time of the year. The temptation to cut lectures and generally abandon one's study for out door amusements is strong. If a man doesn't combat this influence the four weeks will seem like four days, and he will find himself wholly unprepared. He will be inclined to put the blame on the late vacation, but the fault will generally...
...College Nine is now playing well; the batting is hard and the fielding clean, and they seem to be especially strong...