Word: seemly
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...receipt of a communication in which the writer protests against the presence of so many "muckers" on Jarvis Field during the 'varsity foot ball games. This matter certainly deserves the attention of the 'varsity manager. With all the police protection around Jarvis Field during the games it does seem strange that the "muckers" cannot be kept out. As the author of the communication says, if the youngsters came in to enjoy the game, nobody would protest. Their presence or absence certainly means no gain or loss to the finances of the foot ball association, and if they would behave themselves...
...sixty-three men appeared as candidates. Now in Ninety-three's freshman year over one hundred men presented themselves at this first meeting, and last year the number was largely in excess of the number which came out last night. The fact that the men who did come out seem to be a fairly promising lot does not alter the matter. Ninety-five must wake up to the fact that the college expects to see every class do its very utmost in all departments of the college life. The time for indifference in anything has gone by. The true Harvard...
...feel well and seem to have a larger amount of vigor since they came here. A more confident feeling seems to pervail...
...five remaining sketches and descriptions, "Into the Dark" and "The Lighthouse of Villefranche" seem to us to be the best. The former exhibits an energy and vividness in direct contrast with its author's other sketch in the number, "Old Sam," being as it is a portrayal of the thoughts and sufferings of a disappointed lover about to commit suicide. "The Lighthouse of Villefanche" has a strength of diction which is well-suited to the dramatic scenes which the sketch portrays...
...saying that "It never rains unless it pours" comes to mind as one thinks of the difficulties that seem to fall in the way of the 'varsity crew. In the first part of the year when the hopes of all who have the interests of our rowing at heart were high, the coach question disappointed and discouraged all. Again and again when the persistent and untiring efforts of Coach Adams and Captain Perkins seemed to have mastered circumstances, some accident has cast a gloom over the brightening prospect. Captain Perkins is still unable to take his position in the boat...