Word: softening
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Sargent, the last speaker, spoke of the widespread recognition by college faculties of the necessity of regular gymnasium exercise. He also devoted considerable attention to the details and advantages of required exercise for Freshmen. The giving of credit would have a tendency to soften the requirement and take away the sting of punishment...
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to his bereaved parents. We can only hope that our heartfelt sorrow with them in their deep affliction will soften a little their great grief...
...desire a game, to consider some suitable place in New England. We feel sure that Harvard will then do her part, and that every one will be much more satisfied with the result of the season's work. If this game takes place it would do much to soften the opinion which the other colleges entertain toward Harvard on account of our action last year. Outsiders never took the trouble to understand what was done, but the good results of it all are now evident in the thoroughly amateur and college-like game which is played this year. It lies...