Word: seemly
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...rather interesting to note the statistics-even though they be not full-regarding the opinions of the "Three Years Course" held by the present senior class. It seems that its opponents outnumber its approvers in a proportion of almost three to one. It is noteworthy, moreover, that of the supporters of the proposed change the majority are men who have not been in the class during the whole course. This preference by this part of the men is so decided that it would seem to be an indication of some special influence. Exactly what the influence is it is hard...
...Comite de Patronage has on it many of the most noted men in France. Those of the committee that I have met seem willing to do all in their power to carry out the object for which the committee was organized...
...have been working hard to make up a team, we are forced to the conclusion that the amount and quality of the material are totally inadequate. The men lack experience; they have no good coach, and, take it all in all, their chances for winning a place for Harvard seem very slight. It has not yet been finally decided. we understand, whether or not to send this team to the games. The captain of the "Mott Haven" team is of course the one most competent to decide the question. The college, however, has an opinion...
Especially apparent has this been in rowing. The differences among the various factions which have had a part in the management of our rowing affairs have been notorious. Happily, they now seem ended; and indications point toward settled methods to be pursued year after year in boating and in other sports, just as they have been successfully followed out in our track athletics. When such a system is once settled upon for all our sports, its effect, strengthened by the new spirit which Captain Cumnock first brought to our athletics two years ago, will begin an era fo uninterrupted prosperity...
...present disagreement does not seem to us to be so important in itself, but it brings in a most important principle. We claim no right to interfere in any one else's affairs; we disclaim the intention of allowing any one else to interfere in ours...