Word: successful
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...second benefit of the Glee Club and Pierian Sodality last evening proved to be the most successful concert which the combined society has ever given. Success in rendering instrumental music is more worthy of commendation then equal excellence in vocal work, since the labor and skill required in instrumental playing is much greater than in singing. The great part of the success of last evening's entertainment is without doubt due to the earnest endeavors of Mr. Forchheimer. The great benefit of having the same leader for more than one year is evident, and the opportunity which is afforded...
...account of the Greek comedy played by the students of the University of Pennsylvania. This is the first time a Greek comedy has been presented in America, and we offer our sincere congratulations to the men who, by patience, perseverance, and hard labor, have made the undertaking such a success. This performance will doubtless go far towards silencing the cry that has of late sounded through the land, "The classics must go!" Here, at Harvard, a tragedy has been performed with great success. Would it not be possible for us, following the example set by our Pennsylvania brethren, to produce...
...throughout the winter and spring. They should keep in mind the fact that the eyes of the college are upon them, that it is their duty to up hold the reputation, not only of their class, but also of Harvard. With this exhortation we would wish our freshmen all success, and we look forward to the issue with confidence. Now, as to the dinner to be given to the Yale freshmen to night. A large number of Yale men will probably accompany their nine, and the base ball management has made arrangements to provide for these extra...
...ideas of oratory. He is to a great extent sitting in judgment upon his own tastes and opinions. Without making any personal reflections whatever, it is surely a bad principle, when so many disinterested judges can be found, to appoint one who has a monetary interest in the success of certain of the competitors. Lest it seem that I feel personally aggrieved, I may state that I was not, and had no thought of being one of the contestants. But as a matter of simple fair play, the board of judges ought hereafter to be differently constituted...
...nine, as was to be expected, did credit to itself and to the college last Saturday afternoon. As the victories are put down in black and white, the confidence which the college feels in its team and in its ultimate success in the championship, becomes daily more warranted...