Word: speech
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Farley, in response to the toast "The Class," made an earnest speech for continued class spirit. Later in the evening, at the request of the toast-master, Farley spoke about the Juniors who have enlisted. This speech was one which his class-mates will remember a long time. The only other speaker who alluded to the present war was H. F. Wolffe, captain of the newly organized '99 Company...
After the meeting a crowd of students headed by the drum corps marched to President Eliot's house. President Eliot made a short speech in which he expressed his approval of the spirit of the flag giving, and a hope that something might be presented to the "Harvard" which officers and men alike might appreciate. He counselled the students to act with certainty, moderation and resolution...
...students marched to the houses of several professors calling for speeches. Col. T. W. Higginson made a speech from the steps of Thayer in his usual pleasantly reminiscent manner. Both he and Professor Shaler, who later made a speech from the steps of University, were confident of the part Harvard would take in the present crisis...
Each man will be allowed twelve minutes for his main speech and five minutes for his closing speech. At the close of the debate the judges will select three speakers and an alternate who shall represent Harvard in the debate with Princeton...
...next two trials will offer far more in the way of useful preparation than has been provided heretofore. The extra time therefore which must elapse before the team gets down to work need not be wasted. In the second trial ten or twelve minutes will be allowed for each speech. Judgment can thus be passed on ability to deliver a sustained argument, skillfully massed, and showing some grasp of the subject. Enough men will then be kept to carry out, with special reference to rebuttal, a set debate as a final test...