Word: hoping
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...level of drawings in a lottery. By the method of yesterday, however, something like order was assured, and the freshmen were thus allowed to use at least some degree of discretion in their proceedings. We congratulate the author of this idea for his thoughtfulness, and express the sincere hope that this plan may become a recognized feature in the conduct of future freshman meetings...
Sander's Theatre was filled to its utmost last evening on the occasion of a lecture by Sir Edwin Arnold who chose as his subject, "The Upanishad." On being introduced by President Eliot Mr. Arnold said that he had little hope of doing justice to his subject but could not resist the opportunity of saying something about India. The word Upanishad is probably as unfamiliar to you all as to Alexander when he invaded India nearly two thousand years ago. On this occasion he sent a message to one of the native princes ordering him to come with gold...
...Eliot to those students who have come to Harvard this year for the first time. We welcome most heartily all efforts such as these for the establishment of better relations between students and faculty, and for the uplifting of student opinions and standards. Through such methods only can we hope for the development of that which is highest in student character...
This afternoon the Harvard-Yale base ball game, postponed from June 8, will be played on Holmes field. The management of the nine has taken great trouble to have the game played before the college closes, and it is hoped that the students will appreciate their successful efforts by all attending the game. We think that it is hardly necessary for us to remind the college of the great importance of this game; if it is lost, all hope of our winning the championship must be given up. Every man should, therefore, be present, and assist in cheering the nine...
...letter in reference to tickets for the observation train has reached us as follows: I have no tickets for the observation train and there are no more for sale in New London. I hope the railroad will put on some more cars but they will not definitely say until tomorrow...