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...half Brown started with a rush, scoring three goals in rapid succession. The University team soon got together and Newton again scored two goals, one immediately after the other. Harvard's playing continued fast, but Brown was forced to let up for a time as the pace was too strenuous. The final score...
...wise move for the Musical Clubs not to attempt a trip this year during the Christmas vacation. Last winter, after a long and strenuous campaign, permission was secured to make a trip into the Middle West at Christmas time, but it was fairly well understood at the time that the granting of the privilege should by no means be considered a precedent for future organizations. The trip last year was a success in every way. Musically, the clubs were considerably above the average and the trip afforded a good opportunity for the graduates and others interested in Harvard...
...Firm, courteous, patient, wise, he has made the strenuous service of the College a satisfaction never to be forgotten by his associates in this Board...
Major Higginson introduced President Eliot as "the man who has given the devotion of his entire life to Harvard." The President began by saying that there should be no regret at his resignation. He desires to leave the strenuous task before his faculties are impaired. A young man is needed, who will have to learn much, but who must pursue a steady policy, for that is the only way to gain success. President Eliot said that he had always been interested in athletics and in the success of the Harvard teams; but he has always believed that honor is first...
...bring victories, no fears need be entertained for this year's team. It is beyond the memory of the present board when a scrimmage has been held during the week of over an hour with only five minutes intermission as was the case last Tuesday. The results of this strenuous work should be apparent today...