Word: seriousness
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...volume now published the compilers have presented: First, a group of songs peculiar to the University of Pennsylvania; second, selections suited for use by college glee clubs in general; third, several part songs for male voices of a more serious character...
...brought some evils in its train which are fast ceasing to be of minor importance. The chief of these is experienced every fall whom the undergraduates attempt to choose their courses for the ensuing year. The difficulty of selecting four desirable courses which do not conflict is a most serious...
...ankles and knees of each member of the eleven by adhesive plaster or elastic bands, even in ordinary daily practice, is very successful and might well be tried here. It takes time and cannot of course wholly prevent sprains or wrenched knees, but it makes the chances of serious injury very small...
...said that if the music was of a higher and more serious nature there would be less objection to the trip. But this objection is founded upon misconception of the true object of a college Glee Club. If our graduates wish to listen to classical music they will seek professional musicians. Men engaged in the serious work of life go to a Glee Club concert to renew their relations with their Alma Mater and to live over, to some extent, their college days. If the concert does not satisfy this desire it is a failure. To demand, therefore, that...
...whatever the cause of the evil it is a very serious one and the Administrative Board does well in attempting to crush it out by severe measures...