Word: sharp
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...pungent phrase amounted to genius. His vivacity was amazing. He came to each day's tasks as fresh as if he had never been through them before. Often as he had to say the same things, he never said them twice alike. His comments were so sharp and searching that they sometimes irritated for the moment. But the irritation was salutary: the sting soon vanished, the lesson remained. For every student who was good for anything felt, upon reflection, that the criticism was wise and just, that its form was inevitable, and--above all things-- that the spirit that prompted...
...witness the last practice which the University team will hold here before it leaves for Farmington. The team will leave by a special car from the car barns on Boylston street tomorrow at 1.10 o'clock. The different classes will assemble in the Yard at 3.30 o'clock sharp at the following places: Seniors in front of Hollis, Juniors in front of Stoughton, Sophomores in front of Holworthy, Freshmen in front of Holworthy, Freshmen in front of Thayer. The following men have been appointed marshals of their classes and should see that the men assemble promptly: 1911, H. Jaques...
...identification. No usher will be admitted to the field without a ticket, nor will any such ticket be given out except at the appointed hours. A lunch will be served in the Baseball Cage at 11.30 o'clock. All ushers must be in their places at 12 o'clock sharp. Section heads will distribute badges at sections...
This year Memorial Hall has been the scene of continued disturbances. The mere presence of visitors in the gallery has been sufficient to incite, not only the sharp clinking of glasses, but the throwing of food as well. Such demonstrations come almost exclusively from Freshmen and those unacquainted with the traditions of Memorial Hall. Outsiders, unacquainted with Harvard undergraduates except by a visit to Memorial during meal hours, must, indeed, carry away with them a most flattering opinion of Harvard manners...
...Claverly, in 1908 by Mt. Auburn street, and last year by Thayer. Coach Wray, Captain Cutler and other members of the University squad will act as officials. Every official who is able to should bring a revolver, and all must report at the Newell boathouse at 3.15 o'clock sharp...