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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...very great believer in athletics because I believe that although intellect is a good thing, the University should do more than develop that alone. Force, strength of will and character are things that can not be neglected in a well-organized body. A man to be sure must not be known merely as having been a good athlete while in college. He must do something afterwards. And while I appreciate to the full what a well trained mind means, I am bound to say that the longer I live I come to believe that intellect comes second to the powers...
...addition to the interest which is sure to be aroused by addresses from such prominent graduates as Mr. Bancroft and Mr. Roosevelt, the business which is to be transacted is as important as has ever come up for consideration in the social and athletic side of Harvard life. The organization proposed, will, if ably conducted, find its field of usefulness constantly broadening, and this field is one which is the province of no organization now in existence. To hear this question discussed by the large and representative body who seem likely to attend will certainly be an event of importance...
...good training school for the 'Varsity established. The men are green at the Canadian game, even at the preparatory schools the old ice polo is still in vogue, but it seems certain that the new game will be permanently adopted among the colleges. By the increased interest sure to be aroused through the formation of class teams, there is no doubt that the 'Varsity will be benefited, but it seems doubtful whether they can be formed while the difficulties of practice are so great...
...Understanding that the graduate committee now in existence, which has the subject of a University Club under consideration, does not feel sure of undergraduate support, we wish by our action tonight to assure them of that support as emphatically as we are able, requesting that they give the matter immediate consideration, and communicate with us thereon as soon as possible...
Every Freshman is urged to show his interest in the University Club project by being present at the mass meeting tonight. Let us show by our presence that we take a lively interest in such a beneficial organization as the University Club is sure to be to the College and its graduates...