Word: fact
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...view of the fact that the old H. A. A. cup is inferior to the prizes now being given by athletic clubs, and since the officers wish to increase the number of entries, I suggest that medals be offered to the winners of the indoor contests...
...advantageous a position to receive this new regulation, and it is to be hoped, that we never shall be again, and the present time far from being unsuited for its adoption is really most opportune. We have gained very little from our associations with the small colleges, and in fact the vote of the University of Pensylvania in an athletic meeting last fall practically deprived Harvard of all chance of winning in football...
...understand that the attendance of the Pierian Sodality at rehearsals has been rather lax of late. Both of this year's concerts have been successful, but the members must keep in mind the fact that they still have several concerts before them. It is only by careful training and conscientions attendance at the rehearsals that they can fit themselves to represent Harvard creditably...
...spite of her attempts, refusal of the site has been granted to Americans. There remains, therefore, only the financial side of the question to be considered. The Greek government stipulated of course that full indemnification be made to all inhabitants whom the excavators might disturb. As a matter of fact, the site of ancient Delphi on the southern slope of Mount Parnassus is at present entirely covered by the village of Castri. It will be necessary to buy this village out entire before beginning the work, and for this purpose $80,000 is needed by the first of June...
...life, he would group his work under the following heads: 1, Man's place in Nature; 2, The evolution of morals, 3, The nature of God; 4, Life and immortality. Every great religion has asserted that the arrival of man marked the final and highest stage of creation. In fact, the promise of immortality held out by every creed depends directly upon this assumption; for unless man is of more importance than all other living creatures we have no reason for believing that he alone is destined to eternal life. The speaker then showed that there is imminent...