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...significant fact that Peter called himself in his letter by both names. He realized the weakness of character that the old name "Simon" connoted, and yet he was not ashamed to use it. There was no sting in the old memories, no rankling of the old faults and failures, because he had made them the stepping stones "to brighter things." Old sins, if they have been conquered, need never cause remorse...
...game is over, and now it is necessary to consider the present and the future. We feel strongly that the crisis in the nine's career is in the present. All Harvard is disgusted with Saturday's failure, but it must be remembered that none take the sting of such a defeat more to heart than the players themselves, and none are more ambitious for ultimate success. Judging from the spirit of fellowship and the singleness of purpose which we know makes the nine a unit, we are convinced that they will spare no effort, but no team...
...last speaker, spoke of the widespread recognition by college faculties of the necessity of regular gymnasium exercise. He also devoted considerable attention to the details and advantages of required exercise for Freshmen. The giving of credit would have a tendency to soften the requirement and take away the sting of punishment...
...reason to hope for victory. But if we are beaten the disgrace of defeat falls upon all the students alike. If on the contrary we lose the game by poor playing and needless errors, the disgrace falls chiefly upon the men who are most directly to blame, although the sting of the defeat will be shared by the students in general. We wish Captain Dean and his men all success in the great game...
...eleven does not need to think, because the University is inclined to take this rather severe view, it will lack the support which is its due. We cannot allow last Saturday's defeat to discourage us however keenly we feel the sting which comes with it. But the University does feel that its support can be heartily given only when there is complete assurance that every man is doing his best. Mere reverses of fortune should never shake the strength of the support given to the team, but a loss of confidence may have that effect...