Word: commande
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...batteries still continue their work at the Carey Building and the results of faithful work and Mr. Keefe's coaching are beginning to be seen. The pitchers show better command of the ball and are able to throw the curves which they have learned with more speed than heretofore. The catchers are learning from experience to judge the curves with more certainty and some of them from present appearances will make good backstops. No choice can yet be made, as work in the cage does not bring out a catcher's all around ability...
...most applause at the rehearsal were Geronte and Scapin, the former played by H. Schurz '97, the latter by F. P. Chaves Sp. Both men did excellently. Schurz entered more naturally into the spirit of his part than did any other member of the cast, and was thoroughly in command of his lines, a point in which he surpassed Chaves. The minor part of Silvestre was admirably taken by L. C. Tuckerman '97. The cast as a whole showed a thorough knowledge and appreciation of their parts, due to the careful training they have received. It is safe...
...Football, as it should be played, teaches a man self-reliance, command over self, and perseverence. It cultivates perception, ability to judge quickly, and the power of concentration. A man to play football must have his wits about him. His opponent is pressing him closely; he must hear and interpret the signals as they are given and then act quickly. The moment the play starts he must call his physical and mental powers into activity. He must do his share of the work; he must look for unprotected places and govern himself accordingly. Obstacles are thrown in his way which...
With the team in its present crippled condition the captain must be able to command the services of every man in the University who can be of any aid to him. We are glad to say that such men are generally showing their appreciation of the situation...
...inseparable from the nature of man, and the story of Colonel Goffe at Deerfield is but a modern version of the Dioscuri and of St. James of Compostella. In my walk the other day, I saw a man sitting in the sun in front of a little cottage which commanded a pretty landscape. "You have a charming view here," said I. "Yes," he answered, "I take a great deal of pleasure in it though I cannot see it. I have long ago lost my sight, but I love to sit here and recall it, and think that...