Word: successful
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...essays in competition for the gold medals by the Yale Lit. were called in January 15, but the result of the competition has not yet been made public. There is considerable interest shown by the college in this matter on account of the high distinction that success always brings, and then the medal has frequently failed of award because of the high standard of excellence demanded...
...results of the prestige gained by the Glee Club from its success during the Western tour has been a stream of invitations from people in neighboring towns. The club has accepted some of these and has others under consideration. A concert will be given in Quincy, February 15, under the auspices of the Quincy Tennis Club; another will be given in Newton, Feb. 20. The managers of the latter concert have promised to give $150 of the proceeds to the 'varisty crew. An invitation has been received by the club to sing in the Town Hall, Brookline, for the benefit...
...ground is too wet for tennis and until spring there is no way for a man to take exercise except in the gymnasium, and I know that many would be glad of an opportunity to exercise in the open air. The hare and hound runs have been a great success in the fall. and I see no reason why they should not prove a success now. If the Athletic Association do not feel like giving cups for their runs, let them simply get them up and I am sure that many would join in them. If, however, the Athletic Association...
...modern life are, notwithstanding all its appliances and inventions, much more severe than at any time in the past. A man should, therefore, strengthen himself and try to do his duty. There is no excitement in a race unless the contestants are well matched, and the pleasure of success is always greater in proportion to the difficulties to be overcome. A kingdom of God that could be won without a struggle would not be worth having, but when it must be fought for it is to be obtained at any price...
...commend too highly the energy of the boat club in its endeavors to further the interests of the crew, and we can only urge the college at large firmly to support these efforts. Every possible means should be put at the disposal of the crew to make their training successful, and the active co-operation of the students will go far towards the success of the eight next spring. With the rowing tank, the new float, the courtesies of the Shawmut Boat Club, and the energy displayed by the captain of the crew, Harvard may certainly be hopeful of success...