Word: though
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Force which is born in one and can never be taught, is another requisite as are ease and clearness, though these latter may be partially acquired. Personality, too, is important; for a lecturer must be able to hold the attention: once this is lost, it can never be regained. Finally a speaker must always attempt to make his speech appropriate to the place, the occasion, and the audience...
...work of the third crew was a surprise, while that of the second was a disappointment. Early in the race the second petered out, while the third maintained its power and drive almost to the end. Though defeated by the University eight, it held its own with the second...
...whole, the exhibition of the Freshman crew in its first race was encouraging, though the blade work was not very good...
...race was held over the four-mile course on the Charles River from the Stillman Infirmary to the Union Boat Club. Though the water was somewhat rough, the race started at 4.15 o'clock. All three crews left the starting line rowing a rather high stroke, the third seven lengths ahead of the second, and the second four lengths ahead of the University eight. The form displayed by each of the three crews was fairly good during the first part of the race...
...between each crew. The University eight was unable to pass either the second or the third crew until just before the Longwood bridge. At this point Cutler raised the stroke slightly and first the second and then the third were passed. From Longwood bridge on, a lead was maintained, though the rowing was distinctly poor. Having a clean lead over both crews just below the Longwood bridge, the University eight settled down to increase this lead. For a short stretch the boat went rather well, but, as it neared Harvard bridge, it was noticeably heavy and did not run well...