Word: tenderness
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...games have been defeats. There was a time so many years ago when the college confidently awaited the result of intercollegiate foot ball games. A defeat was a surprise. Within the last few years, however, a defeat at the hands of Yale or Princeton has not shocked the tender sensibilities of the college as it once did. In fact a victory over Yale became as infrequent as a college holiday. But we still clung to the hope that our team, although outplayed by Yale and Princeton, could at least beat the smaller colleges. Even in this hope, however, we have...
...take what action they see fit and has undoubtedly done what it has in the hopes of making the class present as fine an appearance as possible. But we question very much if their action would meet with the approval of the majority of the class. There is a tender feeling connected with the old established college customs which it is difficult to break and we see no reason for breaking these customs unless it is absolutely necessary. Tall hats or any absurd uniform, an old pair of trousers, a coat turned wrong side out, and anything else...
...which should be well ventilated and well lighted, besides being well furnished, and advocates boxing with gloves and playing billiards, which like all other forms of exercise in a gymnasium should be done with moderation. Young men, he said, should not get over-winded, because the heart is a tender organ in young men as well as in young women. [Audible smiles.] Regularity was the chief requirement in physical training. As to the time of exercise for students, he advised the early part of the evening...
Among the tender memories connected with college life, the first freshman class meeting has long held the palm. Within recent years, however, these meeting have been so quiet and orderly that regrets have been expressed at the lack of excitement for the spectators who kindly attend. Determined to rectify this this sad state of things, '88, the so-called freshman class, went to work last evening with a will which evening with a will which even the sanctity of old Boylston could not withstand Remembering the old saying, "A thing well begun is half done," the freshmen colleged like...
...motion of Mr. Hansen, it was decided to tender a complimentary dinner to the crew. Mr. Storrow, '85, captain of the crew, made a few remarks on the subject of training, and asked for the moral as well as the financial support of the college. Mr. Sexton, '84, spoke of the difficulty of obtaining proper financial support, and expressed his surprise at the smallness of the meeting. On motion of Mr. Sexton it was decided that the executive committee should have full power to act on matters of minor importance. After cheering the crew and Captain Storrow, and passing resolutions...