Word: outset
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...been often unfortunately found necessary to issue several calls before the new men understand thoroughly the nature of the organization, the position which it occupies in college, and the worth of a place upon it. This year we hope that the new men will understand at the outset the high place which the Glee Club occupies in the college; and will therefore at once avail themselves of the privilege and duty of trying for it. The management will welcome every man to the trial tonight...
...before this agreement was signed, that you would arrange a series of games with Princeton. It was upon this assurance that we signed this agreement with you-in fact the representatives of the three colleges met on that basis. Whatever may be your opinion of the correctness at the outset of our attitude in advocation the necessity of a series is now not open for argument. You acceded to it and we are unwilling to reopen the question. You have made agreements which have been annulled by your athletic committee without our consent. We cannot treat with you further...
...order to reach such a settlement, Yale may as well understand clearly that they shall not be upon a basis which allows Yale to dictate in the slightest degree to Harvard. Harvard will play whom she pleases without reference to Yale. We make make this statement at the very outset. We trust that we have made it clear enough for Yale's thorough understanding...