Word: enthusiasm
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Much enthusiasm was shown on the part of the spectators, both graduates and undergraduates and we hope that the interest will be kept up in the next two meetings...
Some of the professors here at Harvard have long been interested in this subject, and last January a meeting was held to consider the expediency of adopting some method of systematic investigation of the dialects of the spoken English of the United States and Canada. So much enthusiasm was shown that a committee was appointed to prepare a plan of permanent organization. About a month ago this committee issued a circular calling a meeting on March 13 of those interested in the organization of a society...
...freshman crew is making fair progress, but the nine is in poor condition, owing to the general lack of enthusiasm in the class...
...time came for holding the meeting that there were not enough entries to make it worth while to hold the proliminary bouts. It is unfortunate that so little interest was shown in that feature of the contests, and we hope that it was not a fair example of the enthusiasm which men are to show for the success of the other meetings...
...lacrosse men have begun ourdoor work and, although the team has sustained a severe loss in the graduation of several of the best players, nevertheless, its work last fall has inspired confidence in its ability to retain the championship this year. The freshmen, too, are showing very commendable enthusiasm in the organization of a twelve, the prospect for which is quite promising...