Word: sure
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...discover too late that it is a trait which cannot be extemporized. It must be made a part of our nature if we are to possess it at all. This joy of unselfishness is perhaps the greatest blessing given by God; and through its means we may be sure that steady progress will always continue in the world...
...generally accepted that at some stage of education the elective system is desirable, but that it should extend down with more or less modification through college to grammar school, as the present tendency seems to be, is in Dean Briggs' mind a not wholly advisable scheme. "Are we sure that we do not begin the elective system too early, or that we shall not soon begin it too early?" is the author's first question...
...season, and, with this year's experience, should prove somewhat steadier. Kendall is a reliable man on first base, but he does not cover enough ground and his batting is not strong. Coolidge, at shortstop, is a brilliant player and covers a great deal of ground, but is not sure. Wendell covers his territory well, is strong in throwing to the infield, and leads the team in batting. Devens and George have shown great improvement lately and may be relied upon to do good work this afternoon. Stillman has more ability as a pitcher than any one on last year...
...Davis '00 defeated L. E. Ware '99 in the final match of the state tennis tournament at Longwood yesterday by the score of 6-4, 6-4, and 6-1. Davis played an exceptionally strong and brilliant game. His smashes at the net were accurate and sure and he passed Ware time and again by swift strokes along the side lines. Ware at first attempted to lob, but could not avoid the fierce smashes of his opponent. In the last set he tried to pass Davis by strokes, but was even less successful...
...well in every case, though they seemed a little slow after their hard work of the last two days. The outfielders had a very thorough practice under W. H. Rand '98, and B. H. Hayes '98. They played very well, covering a great deal of ground, and being generally sure in their work...