Word: self-control
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Much there may be in the order of the universe which still remains baffling and mysterious much postponement of knowledge in God's education of the human race; but what a step is taken towards sanity and self-control and peace of mind when one looks, upon the world as the scene of spiritual intention and desire, which give to its perplexing incidents their unity and worth. The religious life is like those Egyptian temples which in their outer courts looked through great free vistas to the fertile fields and the deep blue sky; but as the worshipers sought...
...only contribution of any length is, "Its Voyage," a clever play upon words. Of the editorials, one is a farewell of the 1903 board, the other a commentary on football. The humor displayed on this subject never becomes so subtle as to strain the attention, and shows admirable self-control in the use of oaths...
...first part of the practice was punting, Sawin kicking to Daly and Kendall, with Campbell and Hallowell running down the field. Stillman and Ellis also made some long twirling punts. No line-up followed, but both regular men and substitutes ran through signals for twenty-five minutes. The self-control of the men was perfect; there was no fumbling or missing of signals. Lewis had the forwards in good shape, and they started quickly and hard. The backs were slow at first, but improved perceptibly under coaching. Ellis showed up very well, both in carrying the ball and in helping...
...beyond hope of being headed. Such a re-action in fielding came as a keen disappointment to every one who has followed the work of the nine this season. It certainly seems to be inexcusable in men who by this time should have become experienced enough to maintain their self-control even under trying conditions...
Reid, Clark and McCornick have had more or less baseball experience before entering college and should, by this time, have become well rounded out in point of accuracy and self-control...