Word: sentimentalism
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...entirely in error in assuming that the Yale sentiment is opposed to ball games with Harvard. It is just the contrary. But the Yale sentiment is opposed to dictation by the Harvard athletic committee. We consider that we have been trifled with when you send a representative to meet us whom we naturally suppose to know the extent of his authority to act, and to act within his authority...
...certainly regret that the Yale sentiment is opposed to ball games with us, and that Mr. Calhoun has been obliged to inform us of your un willingness to meet our ball nine in a series of games, which has for many years been an undeniable source of pleasure to the friends of Yale and Harvard alike. We are, in a word, sorry that you have been inclined to check officially our negotiations so abruptly, and we particularly regret that you have forced our discussion so prominently before the public...
...vote for Overseers. In regard to the former matter the Advocate speaks its mind very frankly, endorsing and strengthening the position of the CRIMSON. The editors point out clearly the inherent weakness of Yale's contention of ignorance concerning the Athletic Committee, and recognize entirely the fact that college sentiment will not now allow games to be arranged with Princeton this year under any circumstances whatever. The propostion to permit the graduates of the professional schools to vote for Overseers is thoroughly discussed, and finally receives the Advocate's approval...
...subject of gowns for Commencement has been actively agitated at Princeton during the last week. The sentiment in favor of them seems to be almost unanimous among the seniors...
...national sentiment in favor of honest elections must find effective expression: Forum IX, 705; VII, 143; April...