Word: reasons
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...scrupulous means a good reputation and a good reputation in the law often spells success. The capitalists do not want men like themselves to take charge of their cases, but men whom they can trust, and they are willing to pay well for this sort of talent, hence the reason why a lawyer should have a good reputation...
Already we have received various letters expressing the wish that several Yard concerts be held this spring. For some reason or other, we do not like to attribute it to the laziness of the Musical Clubs, very few have been held in recent years, in spite of the constant appeals of the undergraduates; and what was once one of the most pleasant features of the spring term has been allowed practically to disappear. With the Freshman and University Musical Clubs and the Pierian Sodality, it ought to be possible to arrange for one or more of these concerts every week...
...Cable '09 spoke of the opporbrium on scholarship which unquestionably existed or had existed. If such marks of interest as the present occasion had been more frequent, the Faculty would not have had to ask a College committee to investigate this evil. As a reason, it seemed evident that when all interest was devoted to athletics, scholarship should be left out. Undergraduates, however, are coming to realize more and more the close relation between vigorous effort in College and success in after-life. This is the attitude which will do away with any opprobrium...
After considerable discussion the Class Day Committee has decided to hold the Senior Spread again next June in spite of the financial failure of these spreads in recent years. For some reason or other, this part of the Class Day festivities has become decidedly unsuccessful, and the financial loss is almost as great as the total cost of the annual Junior dance. It would seem to be a bad policy to continue the custom when it apparently fails to interest a goodly proportion of the Senior class; but many men take advantage of the opportunity every year, and for their...
...little restricted by the habit of criticism. It is not possible to accept all the conclusions of the writer, especially as he invalidates some of them himself--e. g., the simile of the lizard on the wall--but it is pleasant to see the genuine attempt to give a reason for the faith that is in the enthusiast...