Word: arduous
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Finance Committee will start upon the collection of class dues. A considerable deficit remains from last year which must be cleared off before we can undergo the expenses consequent on the Junior Dance and the other class events which are in contemplation. The work of the committee is arduous enough at best, but a great amount of satisfaction would be afforded by the hearty co-operation of every Junior. The class officers confidently hope that all members of the class will do their share to expedite the work of the committee, and be glad of this chance to show their...
...part and to the unanimous regret of the members of the Board. After two weeks of conference the resignation was accepted, the Board having, with the utmost difficulty, arrived at the conclusion that a proper regard for the President's wishes required them to relieve him of the arduous duties of his office. In so doing the members of the Board expressed their confidence in the President's unimpaired ability to administer the affairs of the University to the satisfaction of the Governing Boards and Faculties...
George Lyman Kittredge '82, "Professor of English in this University, linguist, philologist, worthy interpreter of the masters of English literature, antiquarian on one side, on the other most modern of inductive philosophers, generous helper of all other scholars, leader who inspires his followers to arduous and fruitful labors...
...development of gentlemanly instincts? It is this temptation, together with the temptation to "quit" and to weaken in a crisis, which enables men to make modern football of educational value in their development instead of a mere sport. Men would not devote themselves for months to the arduous training and drudgery were there not a strong incentive; and they would not feel the sense of duty in maintaining the standards of the game if the incentive were not a good one. Many people complain that football absorbs more time and interest than is fitting for a pastime. As a rule...