Word: spirited
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...side of sincere and manly piety. The old practice of appointing a single preacher and compelling the students to hear him had to be given up at Harvard, as it will sooner or later have to be at Yale and every other real university." The sober and appreciative spirit manifested in this editorial is very refreshing when compared with the frivolous and sensational articles which too often find their way into the public prints of Boston...
...advantages before which the disadvantages sink in insignificance, and among the first of these benefits we are induced to place the feelings of cordiality and respect that are bound to rise between such honorable rivals as Yale and Harvard. That future contests between the universities will manifest the same spirit we have noted in the past, we cannot doubt. We should be sorry indeed to have the rivalry brought to an end by the adoption of any mistaken policy...
...none, shame for the fact ought to make them conceal it. Answers are still wanting from two hundred men. If they cannot take the trouble to reply to the questions in the circular, the work of the committee is almost useless. If they are lacking in public spirit and a desire to see the best interests of Harvard advanced, at least let them regard the demands of common courtesy enough to answer in some way the circular sent to them...
...Whereas, We believe that the best way to encourage the old-time Harvard spirit of open and cordial relations between students and faculty and to foster a spirit of fair play and courtesy toward opponents, is to place the responsibility upon the students themselves, leaving to the faculty the settlement of such limitations of this privilege as may seem advisable...
...well established, and though a shooting match may not create as much enthusiasm as a base-ball game, certainly the enjoyment of those who take part in it is fully as keen as in any other sport. The dinner which was tendered the visiting team last night denotes a spirit of friendship which always adds to the pleasure of a successful trip, and the pop of the champagne cork undoubtedly did much to recall the experiences of a pleasantly spent afternoon...