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...single scull race has at length taken place. With its occurrence we would take occasion to thank in the name of the college the gentlemen who by offering the prize in the race, have done so much to encourage this branch of aquatics at Harvard...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 6/17/1886 | See Source »

Besides the extremely successful manner in which he performed the duties of librarian, the college has to thank him for the zeal he displayed in obtaining valuable donations to the library. Through his influence many gifts of money were received, as well as valuable contributions of rare books and coins...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Death of Mr. Sibley. | 12/10/1885 | See Source »

...store for you. We can understand why Lampy. displayed his discretion, rather than his valor, for we caused such a commotion a short time ago by striking out apres Lampy that the heart of the college joker still trembles. Well Lampy, seek consolation from your pipes and cigarettes, and thank heaven for your prudence, for if the mere mention on paper that we were after you caused such commotion, what would happen if our foot-ball captain should cry to his rushers on the field of battle, "apres Lampy...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 11/30/1885 | See Source »

...felt and still feel that to manage the Boat Club money extravagantly or carelessly is not only wasteful, but demoralizing to the crew and everyone connected with the crew. More than this, I consider it bad in point of policy and worse in point of honesty. I desire to thank, through your columns, Mr. Flagg, '87; Mr. Wheelwright, '87; Mr. Bowles, '87, Mr. Dexter, '87; and Mr. Scoffield, '87 for their kind assistance in collecting subscriptions...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Report of the Treasurer of the H. U. B. C. | 10/14/1885 | See Source »

...faculty exerted their power through having the right to say in what places students shall lodge, or what is equivalent, shall not lodge. In this way great moral suasion can be used, and as was the case Monday night, with a good effect. Many a freshman has reason to thank the faculty for their sudden, though genuine interest in his welfare...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 10/8/1885 | See Source »

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