Word: sevens
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...responsible for much of the infidelity for which Harvard has become notorious. How the writer arrived at the latter conclusion from the arguments he used is a conundrum. He says the Harvard authorities have decided that it is only necessary to worship God four times a week, while formerly seven times was the required number, and then wants to know if there is an evolution towards no prayers, and if two prayers a week will not in years to come, be enough. All that seems like child's talk. The authorities allow as a good many cuts, to be sure...
...half past seven yesterday evening more than a hundred men had gathered in the meeting room of the gymnasium, so that it was uncomfortably crowded. The general sentiment of those present seemed to be that the hearing was premature and did not give the students the chance for concerted action which was desirable. A request was first made to the committee for postponement which they refused absolutely, saying the subject must come before the faculty to day. As the faculty meeting to day is a stated one, it cannot make much difference to its members whether they transact more...
...GAME. -In the Harvard team Willard, Finney, Hurd, and Burgess were at variance with the general incapacity. The trouble with the Harvard men is that they are too dainty and shun the necessary exertion of playing foot ball to win. The players above named are good, but the other seven men do not properly support them. Especially Kimball, the Captain, falls below the standard of play which is expected of the leader of a Harvard University team. -[N. Y. Times...
MATCH B. 10 birds. Former prize winners barred. First, Austin, '86, * Allen, '86, *Palmer, '87, Seven birds; second, Frederickson, '87, Love, '88, six birds: third, Bradley, '86, Mead. '87, five birds...
PRACTICE MATCH. 10 balls. First, Austin, '86, ten balls; second, Bradley, '86, Clarke, '86, Palmer, '87, eight balls; third, Allen, '86, seven balls...