Word: tactfulness
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...past month's business was but little larger than the corresponding month last year, I am informed. The management is careful and capable and the affiliated tradesmen are representative houses. New conveniences may be added and doubtless will be whenever it shall be possible. The directors show judgment and tact in the control of affairs and their success in securing rooms in the old Law School for next year is encouraging for the future of the society. Every thing considered, the Co-operative's prospects are brighter, but it deserves better support than it is receiving, and patriotism, if nothing...
...quarters Harvard played magnificently, Kendall, Cabot and Ayers doing splendid tackling, while Wesselhoeft gained ground every time he touched the ball. The Princeton men felt the strain and devoted themselves entirely to the defense. Captain Peace undertook the "block game," so characteristic of Princeton, and with wonderful coolness and tact held the ball nearly thirty minutes, touching back repeatedly, to the lively disgust of the spectators. His game was a strong one, however, and nothing but the pluck of the Harvard men saved them from defeat. Their tackling was perfect, and the activity showed by the rushers in getting down...
Last autumn the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics' Association awarded to Moses King a bronze medal and diploma for "books, interest tables, etc." The report of the judges was as follows : "Ingenuity, originality and enterprise are apparent in every item of this exhibit. It combines the results of the tact of the skilful editor with the discrimination and good taste of the successful publisher. It is entitled to honorable mention, as being in some respects one of the most praiseworthy exhibits in this department of the exhibition...
...team, which has the ribbon on its side, is declared the winner. It is plain that the great strength of the team lies in its power of endurance, and the regularity with which the members heave and drop together. The position of anchor requires a great deal of tact and skill, especially in taking up the rope as the team comes up after a pull. An anchor may also materially help his team by practising various artifices to deceive the other team, as apparently rising and taking in the slack of the rope, thereby throwing the opponents off their guard...
...need not relate the events of succeeding months. It seemed best to me, on the whole, to marry Adelinda. I didn't want to; but she put it through with maidenly tact. We took the steamboat Hippolyta to Boston, and went at once to Hotel Br-nsw-ck. We were shown, - how can I say it! - we were shown to Suite 16. Adelinda went into the next room to unpack her trunk, and I was left alone, the prey of conflicting emotions. Being torn in different directions, I could not breathe freely. I rose, and paced quickly up and down...