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...Steadfast amid 'the changes of this mortal life,' they unflinchingly held aloft the standard of ideal Americanism. . . . Because of their patriotic deeds the stars of our flag shine brighter in their azure field, while their inspiring example heightens the stainless purity of its white bars and deepens its crimson stripes with the warm blood of their hearts true devotion...
...defeated second team lined up as follows: White, La Rue, p.; Hart, c.; Tweed, 1b.; O'Neil, 2b.; Devens, 3b.; Beckerman, s.s.; Olney, l.f.; Shine, c.f.; Smart...
This announcement would at first sight appear to shine like a good omen in a world of unweaned radicals. But examination proves it to be no more than a tardy sanity. "No more Reforms" signifies nothing, since reforms in the best sense result only from a desire to remove evils, and even the cheeriest optimist cannot hope to forestall all corruptions. The News' resolve to avoid platforms is praiseworthy, only because such platforms are usually a collection of meaningless sentences...
Gregoire at right wing and Lawless, crack center, will shine for B. U. in tonight's contest. Gregoire is a veteran of last year, scoring against Harvard in his team's victory. Lawless, one of the best intercollegiate centers in the game, will match speed and skill with Chase, Crimson ace. He will be one of the most formidable threats of the season to the University defense. Currier, on left wing, and Nelson, former Cambridge Latin player, at right wing, will complete the forward wall combination of the Terriers Gregoire will see action at right wing early in the game...
...equivalent to appearing in public without his breeches. The Lampoon has no official connection with the university; it is published by students as a private enterprise. Just the same, it bears the Harvard name and reflects on Harvard; and the student body might be justified in insisting that it shine up its poetry or else turn to more sober activities. --The World...