Word: spite
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...pamphlet issued by the Canadian Club is a gratifying evidence of the members' loyalty to Harvard. In spite of the reputation of the college, life here inevitably becomes distorted in distant states and in Canada, and stories are circulated about Harvard's being "a place for rich men's sons only" a hot-bee of atheism, and other absurdities. The only means of refuting these distortions is by placing the facts before the public. This is what the members of the Canadian Club have done. They describe briefly the library, expenses, pecuniary aid, religious services, and the college...
...Neil Dodge compares Montaigne and Bacon as essayists, to the advantage of the Frenchman. He argues that in spite of superficial resemblances there is a decided antithesis between the two men, that of personality. We read Bacon for his thoughts alone, whereas in Montaigne we find the pure thought everywhere tinctured by the author's nature...
...class races proved a success in spite of the threatening weather. The college showed its appreciation of the races by braving the rain and turning out in large numbers to cheer the rival eights. It was especially gratifying to notice the freshman tug. The class showed a much better spirit by chartering the tug and keeping up their enthusiasm to the finish, than was manifest two days ago; and the freshman crew proved that they deserved the support and confidence of their class. They made a plucky fight from start to finish. They need feel no discouragement at not finishing...
...spite of the cold weather yesterday the class game on Jarvis field was well played and interesting, being characterized by the heavy batting of the sophomores. In the first, Hallowell's three-bagger brought in a run which ninety-two failed to match. Again in the second the freshman scored one on Merriam's hit and steal and Carpenter's muff of Manly's sharp grounder. Cummin scored in this inning for ninety-two on a base on balls, a steal, and singles by Chase and Curtis. In the fourth Robb took first on player's choice, second...
...spite of the number of bases on balls, Luce held his opponents at his mercy until the last inning, and he was well handled by Babbitt. Butterworth was steadier, but was hit oftener, and was not so well supported in the field. Following is the score...