Word: branches
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Sailor Mission branch of the Christian Association, in its missionary work among the sailors at T Wharf, Boston, is quietly carrying out a very laudable undertaking. Not only is the idea of the Sailor Mission a good one, but the method of the work is extremely sensible and practical. Its "missionary work" is not an attempt to inflate those among whom they work with a transient religious fervor, but to better them spiritually, morally, mentally and, indirectly as a result, physically. The work is truly "humanitarian and philanthropic." That it is of value the recognition of the Fish Commission attests...
...pound shot, putting 16 pound shot, running high jump. Other events were to take place but had to be postponed on account of darkness. It is hoped that by these games interest in track games may be increased so that Princeton may regain her former good name in that branch of sport...
...thanked the students most heartily for his reception and for the kind things that have been said about his visit to Harvard. He supposed that something was expected from him about rowing and he gave his reasons for thinking it the finest pastime in the world. In every branch of athletics sportsmanship is of infinitely more importance than the winning of victories. As an example he mentioned Psotta, an American oarsman who rowed in the single sculls at Henley four pears ago. In the preliminary beat his opponent capsized. Psotta, however, refused to accept the race and though subsequently defeated...
...athletics are undergoing a change for the better. The teams are made up of the best material the University affords. The saying that cliques control our teams and that men are inelligible who do not come from New England, is a thing of the past. Our coaching in every branch of athletics has been systematized; the University as a body is showing more enthusiasm and interest than ever before; in short, Harvard's future in athletics is brighter than ever...
...operative Society held its annual meeting last night in Harvard 1. This year the increased business of the Medical School branch has necessitated the election of a director from that department, and or. F. B. Mallory was accordingly elected...