Word: tasks
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...once that the thanks of the college will be due to the coachers almost as much as to the nine. To these men, especially to Mr. Winslow and to Mr. Smith we wish to express the most heartfelt gratitude of the whole University. It can have been no easy task to come to Cambridge every day, and keep up such an active interest in the work of the men as they have shown, and when it is understood that this work has been combined with thought and responsibility it is plain that the value of their services to Harvard cannot...
...than any freshman crew for some years. Apart from its prospects on the race, the crew will go down with all its expenses paid. The management has worked hard and has at last collected the necessary amount to carry the crew through the season. It has been no easy task and the manager deserves great credit. Then, also, by this means, the crew is enabled to go to New London a week earlier than many freshman crews...
...excellent spirits although they appreciate the tremendous task that rests upon them, and they are determined to do everything within their power to give the spectators a good race and represent the University in a creditable manner...
...down one atom lower. The slowness of the class in subscribing to its crew might have been heretofore explained by the fact that the men did not realize how much was needed. This statement with its total of $2650 is an excellent enlightener. Ninety-five sees now what a task it has before it, and sees too that the task has got be done, if a crew is to be sent to New London. There is absolutely no way in which the crew can earn money; all the support must come from the class. In order to furnish this support...
...Appleton Chapel yesterday evening Professor Lyon spoke on the necessity of work, John ix, 4. He said: Every one must work. The abolition of slavery did away with the idea that toil is degrading, and the present age exacts of each his daily task. Even the wealthy seek some useful employment. Work brings health, peace and happiness, and wonderfully develops the worker's character; how many put off work until the night comes! To how many does the sun pass into eclipse at noon-day! Christ's life of work was that of a young man, and his teachings...