Word: upholding
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...that has been carried on in the papers of the day, as far as reason is concerned, has been of but one tenor. The compulsory element has been shown to be inconsistent with Harvard's stand on other matters, and of very doubtful policy. To these arguments, those who uphold the present order have simply replied that compulsory prayers are, must be, and have been. The petition of last year was not granted, doubtless after careful consideration. The presentation of a second petition signed by nearly every undergraduate, will call for reconsideration and, if due respect is given...
...name of our college, and, not in the name of the college, and, not in the name of the college alone, but in the name of all who have its interests at heart, and who are one with you in the cause that you are here to uphold...
...UPHOLD THE REFEREE.- Unless a referee is sustained, and the constant. disputing of his decisions put a stop to, college foot ball may as well come to an end. -[Clipper...
...true solution; let this be proposed to Yale, if they adopt it well and good; but if not, then let the game be stopped at Harvard. Mr. Williams thought that playing had improved in tone this year, and that the stronger public opinion of the present would uphold and carry through any changes as proposed. An urgent appeal was then made to the committee by several gentlemen for more time to introduce sweeping changes in the rules. The game was acknowledged to be the most healthful of college sports, and it should not too readily be given up. The conversation...
They go to uphold a good old college custom, they attach no political significance to their action, they go because they want the demonstration made by Harvard to be a good one, one in which all may take part. For these various reasons we regret the action of the C. and H. Club and call upon the students to have pride enough in the procession of Harvard College to refuse the invitation, swallow their disappointment and go with the majority in the Republican ranks, in accordance with the good old custom...