Word: well
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...crew, No. 2 gets a fine catch, but the middle of his stroke is apt to be a little weak. No. 3 might sit up a little straighter to advantage. No. 4 is apt to "sliver," that is, to turn his oar for the feather before it is well out of the water, which has a tendency to drag the boat down on his side at the end of each stroke. No. 5 has picked up his steering very well, and though it interferes, of course, with his rowing, the only fault to be noticed is a little too much...
probably turn out well...
...when the smoke had cleared, and all the redcoats cleared as well...
...each class passes only one evening of sociality together? At many other colleges the custom prevails of having suppers every year, and everywhere, so far as my knowledge goes, these suppers form one of the pleasantest parts of college life. Would not it add much to the enjoyment as well as to the pleasant memories of the classes if this custom should be adopted here? Merely as a suggestion, I would advise the Freshman class to begin the experiment this year...
...shows. For the Harvards, all praise is due Hooper - who pitched with a strained arm - for the plucky way in which he finished the game in his regular position. Thatcher caught, and Tyng's play at third was perfection. In fact, all the members of the Nine did well. For Princeton, where all played so well, it is hard to make a distinction. Although they seemed to be somewhat dissatisfied with some of the Umpire's decisions, they can hardly suppose that his mistakes were due to anything but a lack of good judgment. The score gives all further particulars...