Word: worthier
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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While our accomplishments in matters of learning are surely inferior to theirs, our moral life and our inspirations during college years are very much nobler and worthier...
...present generation of teachers. Justice to contemporaries requires at least a brief review of the present condition of the work which, since the retirement of Professor Torrey and the death of his successor, Professor Gurney, in 1886, is left entirely in the hands of younger Harvard. Into better or worthier hands this could not have fallen. For years some of the young professors have been in training for their present responsibilities. Indeed, for a long time before the recent transition was made, the chief burden of practical teaching had begun to rest upon men like Professors Macvane, Emerton, Young...
...Alma Mater, the two most famous of her living sons should thus lend their aid in celebrating the natal day? We are at a loss when we attempt adequately to praise the address, because it seems to us that nothing ore appropriate could have been written, nothing worthier of the genius of the author. A great occasion needed a great composition, and the skillful pen of the master has here traced words that will add much to the lustre of an already fair and shining reputation. Jewels of thought some of native gold, some chosen from that intellectual wealth gained...
...reach first base on errors. The batting was the only place where much improvement is possible. Hard work in practice, the various matches during the month, and the advantage of a coach ought to bring this part of the play up to the required standard. Warmer weather and worthier opponents will doubtless attract more spectators than turned out on Saturday. Good support from the rest of the college helps the nine to play well. Large audiences and plenty of enthusiasm for good plays should be the rule throughout the season...