Word: enthusiasm
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...sickly existence, an early death, or a hasty burial without funeral ceremonies, yet the establishment of such societies is always worthy of praise. It shows a healthy interest in important topics, a desire to make full use of the peculiar advantages of a college course, and an activity and enthusiasm directly opposed to the lamented Harvard indifference. We are, therefore, pleased to notice the prosperous beginning of the Finance Club and the renewed activity of the Philosophical Club; and we hope to hear again of the Historical Society so much talked about last year. The long existence and the constant...
...meeting was then adjourned at 2 A. M. During the evening about fourteen dollars were collected for the janitor. A great deal of enthusiasm and good-humor pervaded the meeting, though the conduct of a few individuals brought up reminiscences of Freshman days...
...memorable defeat in '69. That we have decided to row, if possible, the English Universities, is due on the one hand to the graduates, for without their pecuniary aid we could have done nothing; and to the Crew of '78, on the other hand, for without their hearty enthusiasm the project would have fallen flat...
...match, every one was sorry for the second. The record of the Club, however, has been so good thus far, that we are inclined to ask if a match with Yale cannot be arranged this year. The novelty of an intercollegiate rifle match would cause a good deal of enthusiasm among us, and if a day could be named convenient to all parties, we think a challenge would be readily accepted...
...most interesting fact announced during the evening was that Jarvis Field was ready for a track, and that a field meeting would be held there before long. This news was received with enthusiasm; and the interest taken by all the classes in the Association seems to assure its prosperity. We can desire, certainly, nothing better for the H. A. A. than as successful meetings in the future as those of last year...