Word: successful
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...strong man serviceable on a tug-of-war team. If Ninety-two is to make any kind of a showing at the winter meeting more men must try for this team, and at once. Class feeling must be weak indeed among the freshmen if the interest taken in the success of the tug-of-war contest can be taken as evidence. We hope to see more men begin work with the team immediately so that Ninety-two will be at least strong enough not to be pulled off the cleats at the winter meeting...
...feelings of a man happily situated in college life, but not fully satisfied with himself, are described in "A Study in Happiness," under "Topics of the Day." The author describes his gloomy memories of unfortunate actions, and doubts as to the general success of his life. He concludes, however, that he is really happy, and that "even though ignorance be bliss, it is by no means folly to be wise...
...Monthly, the seventh volume of this publication is brought to a close. As we look back over the five numbers which are comprised in the volume, we come readily to the conclusion that the editors of the magazine deserve the hearty congratulations of all Harvard men for the success they have met in their endeavors to stimulate the literary work of the students. In one respect the editors of this volume have surpassed their predecessors. namely, in the editorials which have been written, first, to protest against abuses which have grown up under our system; and, second, to foster...
...research and investigation which will broaden his whole knowledge of the subject at hand. Why? Because this is not required in the preparation for the all important examination. The rational part of the student becomes subservient to the selfish ambition which is spurring him on. He utterly disregards final success and devotes himself to the development of the "rote-faculties' in order to secure temporary advancement...
Invitations and preliminary dance cards are out for the junior promenade which takes place on the evening of February 15. The affair promises to be a great success and will be largely attended. The committee for the promenade is the same one that had charge of the sophomore reception given in honor of the senior class last June. The Glee Club will give their first Princeton concert of the year on the same evening, before the promenade. The Dramatic Association will give their next play about the middle of March. They will present another "Old Heads and Young Hearts," during...