Word: sure
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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which, being interpreted, means, "Harvard University, alas! too near the Mabille Garden." To be sure, it is not yet within easy walking distance. To the ardent and inquiring youth one cannot yet answer, "Second turning on the left, follow the crowd and there you are"; but still it is too near to make both ends meet comfortably on an allowance of $2,000 a year...
...three or more entries. This action on the part of the Executive Committee is certainly a very wise one, and as there are no restrictions placed on these prizes, there is no reason why many men should not enter. Heretofore, when only one prize was offered, which was almost sure to be won by some remarkably strong man, there was perhaps some reason why more than one man should not enter; but now that every one has a fair chance, we hope to see more entries. We hope, too, that members will induce their friends to come to the sports...
...great. Of the five crews the Freshman is the only one that can be said to stand no chance for first place. The Law School crew is considered by many to stand the best chance, although the Juniors have great confidence in their men. Altogether, the race is pretty sure to be a close one. A good deal of interest is also felt in the Senior Scullers' race between Messrs. Goddard and Peabody. These two gentlemen are undoubtedly the best single scullers in the University, and a contest between them for the championship will be sure to prove very interesting...
...gave me late; sure, sunshine can't compare...
...made safe. The fire-ladders, of which such a glowing account is every now and then given by the College authorities, are not to be depended upon for protection. The only safe way is to have permanent ladders placed upon the buildings. Some time or other there is sure to be a fire, and loss of life will probably result, unless some change is made in the present arrangements. The consequences of a fire on the lower floor of Holworthy, especially, are not pleasant to imagine, and the other buildings in the Yard are almost as bad. We are glad...