Word: generous
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...that our numerous organizations in the University, the aims of which are very noble, are really a great benefit to the University, but still the thought comes, is there not some way to unite, in a public way, the spirit of individuals assembled here for the cultivation of a generous feeling toward the welfare of our nation. The formation of the young men's various political clubs is a step in the right direction, and as there is no place on the American continent that will begin to compare with Harvard for its young men of ambition, enterprise and patriotism...
...that interest centres almost entirely on the Pennsylvania game, members of the University should unite in giving a generous support to Mr. Deland, Captain Brewer and the men working under them. Such support is a curious, intangible thing. It is more a state of mind than anything else which makes itself known in the atmosphere of the University. But nothing can be easier than to tell when it is present or absent...
...which is not mean. Avarice shows a mean spirit in the relations between a miserly landlord and his tenants; the drunkard is mean in the neglect of his family. In short, committing sin shows the choice of what is petty, mean, and small in place of what is generous and grand...
...prompt and generous consent of the University of Michigan to change the date of its game with Harvard will now make it possible for the negotiations concerning the game with Princeton to be carried to a successful issue. We understand that this action of Michigan's involved a considerable sacrifice on her part and we are glad to acknowledge the obligation under which Harvard has been placed by this courtesy...
...Copeland began his series of informal talks last evening by speaking upon the subject of "Reading Aloud as a Means of Appreciating Literature." A large number of students were present, and they showed their appreciation by generous applause...