Word: successful
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...what we ought to say in the purest, simplest, and permanent form, - these are what our literature must have, and these are not qualities to be cultivated on the daily press. Of no pursuit can it be said more justly than of literature, that 'culture corrects the theory of success...
...have flourishing debating societies; and in English universities debating is considered of the utmost importance. But here we have rather neglected it, often time sneered at it, and the result has been a steady decadence of the Union. Since its resuscitation five years ago it has been sometimes fairly successful, and sometimes almost a complete failure. It is now under the management of men who are determined to make it a success, and they ask the help of the college in their work. What they want is more men to come to the meetings and take part. Their appeal should...
...gratifying to note the remarkable growth of the institution popularly known as the Harvard Annex. Since the Annex was opened twelve years ago its growth has been steady, consistent, and rapid. The success which has attended this institution is another attribute for Harvard and Harvard methods. It is true, indeed, that the Society for the Collegiate Instruction of Women has no legal connection with Harvard University; but there is in fact a much closer tie between them. Harvard rules and precedents govern in all departments of work at the Annex; the requirements for admission are the same; the examinations...
...good voices; the first tenor part is especially strong, a matter of the greatest importance. The Club is under the supervision of Mr. Thayer, whose services proved so valuable last year. Senor Romero will drill the Mandolin Club during the next two or three months. Much of the success of last year's club was due to his efforts, and this year he will be of great service. There will be a revival of some of the old songs by the Glee Club...
Under "Topics of the Day," discussion is given to "Bloody Monday Rushes," - a subject to which old Mother Advocate seems to cling with an undiminished pertinacity, - and "The Conditions of College Success." The latter is full of common sense and the key-note of the whole is struck in the concluding lines of the discussion, "The truest success lies rather in making the most of one's advantages than in attaining a flattering prominence in scholarship, societies, or athletics...