Word: shapely
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Varsity Crew is doing some good work on the weights in the Gymnasium, and under its able captain is getting into fair shape, considering the number of new men which compose it. It seems a pity, however, that there is no regular coach to direct it, as the next four or five weeks before the river is open are especially important, and an efficient trainer could do much towards improving them. We sincerely hope that a coach will be found at once to take charge of this gymnasium work, feeling assured that it would be the very best thing...
...opinion that the educated should take more interest in the political affairs of the country, and that by their influence and example the tone of our representatives should be raised. It seems most fitting that some elementary training in these matters should come from the University, in the shape of an organization of the students themselves, where political questions could be discussed in as sensible and practical a manner as is compatible with a necessarily limited experience. Reference need only be made to the Debating Club of the Oxford Union to show how successful a similar venture might prove here...
...Base-ball man was now called on, and he said: "Mr. President, I would have my shield in the shape of a diamond, one half blue and one half crimson; on these fields, I would have a few of our victories painted, such as 16 to 3, 9 to 4, c for supports, a fat subscription-book and a complimentary degree; for a motto, The Crimson for ever...
...throw them down in one heap. Holmes Field was chosen for the purpose. I took my stand in the centre, and saw with a great deal of pleasure the whole College marching, one after another, and laying down their several loads. There was a certain lady, of thin, airy shape, who seemed to have the management of the solemnity. She held a book in her hand, and I guessed her name from the warning that was painted on her forehead...