Word: customs
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...until March 21 that Coach Haines set his charges out on the river. Contrary to the former, custom, no attempt was made to have the boat take to the water earlier by rowing in Lynn Harbor. The first 1921 shell appeared on the Charles on the same date. With the actual opening of the season on the water, the squad materially increased so that 16 full crews were launched daily...
...enunciation of the general principle that those who refuse to share in America's responsibilities should be denied the receipt of America's privileges, this declaration by Western Reserve is fraught, however, with a still more important suggestiveness for the future. Why should it not become a fixed custom among all America's colleges to refuse admission to aliens who have not put themselves in the way of becoming American citizens? Cordial exceptions would certainly have to be established for foreign students coming to this country only to study and not for permanent residence. But in the case...
...neighboring preparatory and high schools. Invitations have been sent all those entered in the past two seasons and it is expected that the usual number will compete. However, all the races will be held on one afternoon, and not extended over three or four days, as has been the custom. Comp, single scull and wherry races, open to all members of the University, will also be held. For both the preparatory school and intramural contests suitable medals will be awarded...
...salute, he says, arose from the custom of raising the visor when two knights in armor met, by way of recognizing friend from foe. Otherwise, it would be like trying to tell men apart when they are wearing gas-masks...
...accordance with the usual custom, the committee has decided that flowers will not be worn by ladies, but may be placed on the tables in the boxes. Cutting-in will not be allowed except during encores and extras...