Word: earnest
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...will open the debate for Harvard, is from Philadelphia, where he graduated from the Central High School as valedictorian of his class. He is studying Government and History and expects to enter the Law School. He was recently elected a member of the Forum. Conroy is a very earnest speaker and holds the attention of his audience remarkably well...
...Hurlbut says, nowhere is there a more democratic community than this University. Individual worth probably counts for more at Harvard than at any university in the country. A man who comes to Harvard is subjected to a severe test, but if he proves true to himself and an earnest worker, he is immensely respected, and his influence among his fellows is great. The best men, the men who will afterwards become the best citizens, are not those who tell the world of everything they do and everything they think. Harvard men do not wear their hearts upon their sleeves...
...imperative that every Republican delegate in the convention be present at the party caucus to be held tonight at 7.30 in Sever 11. This is a most important matter, and it is the earnest desire of the committee that this notice of the meeting be considered as an individual request to every Republican delegate to be on hand without fail...
...lenght. Little more need be said. The music is tuneful at all times, catchy in many places, and almost classical in others, and it is sung by a thoroughly competent cast and chorus. The work of the chorus both vocally and in groupings for stage pictures shows what earnest work will do. The gypsy dance made a distinct hit. The costumes, stage settings, and effects were all that could be desired...
...Donald's sermon was an earnest plea for the need of believing in the power of Jesus; that men through such a belief might become living examples that nearness to Christ is nearness to God. The early Christians who were with Christ when he raised Lazarus from the dead saw then that what He taught was true, and thenceforth they were willing to bear record for Him. So today what society needs is men and women who shall follow Christ's teachings, and through their influence and example lead others to follow...