Word: thought
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Deutscher Verein. "Modern German Thought and its significance to English-speaking People." Lecture. Professor W. T. Harris, of Concord. Sever 11, 7.30 p. m. Open to the public...
...Captain of Harvard Freshman Crew.Some time ago there was some complaint at the delay on the part of the freshman management in replying to Yale's challenge. At that time there was some apprehension lest the authorities here should forbid the freshmen to row any intercollegiate race. It was thought necessary on account of '91's defeat last year by Columbia to challenge Columbia this year, but on account of the doubt in regard to being allowed to row any race, no challenge was sent for some time. The delay in replying to Yale's challenge was made, therefore...
...Reisner, '89, opened for the negative, arguing that the first speaker had exaggerated the condition of the United States, and that we have nothing to gain by commercial union with Canada which we cannot now secure by reciprocity treaties. He thought it impossible for the United States to assimilate Canada successfully; that Canada will not consent to union except with the right of representation, and her quota of senators and representatives would hold the balance of power in all legislation...
Thornton Woodbury, '89, continued for the affirmative. He thought that the manifest destiny of our country should be considered. The acquisition of (?) sition in this country, but it has always proven of advantage...
...Surbridge, '89, closed for the negative, recapitulating in the main, the arguments already advanced by that side. He thought also that the arguments of the leaders upon the affirmative were inconsistent, and was unwilling to concede the position which they took, that Canada desires annexation and that England is willing, declaring that the question did not confine the debate to that ground merely...