Word: understanding
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Murphy as professional coach for the rest of the year. Mr. Murphy, who will be at the boat-house every afternoon, has been the trainer of the Crescent Boat Club and western clubs, besides being a national winner himself. In order that all men may fully understand the plan proposed, a meeting of all the members of the University, whether members of the Harvard Rowing Club or not, who are interested in rowing, will be held at the boathouse on Boylston st., at four o'clock today. Mr. Murphy will be there to consult with anyone, and arrange...
...pleasure to all who have availed themselves of its advantages. It has not, however, as yet been an important factol in developing oarsmen for the 'varsity crew. This it certainly ought to do and an arrangement such as described elsewhere cannot fail to be productive of excellent results. To understand better the object of this regatta, a meeting of all members of the university will be held to-night at the boat house. The plans will then be fully discussed. It is important that all who can should be present, for to make the plan a success, there should...
...back of all, the first cause from which everything springs, but they have yet to appreciate fully that God is not dead, that he is not powerless in the presence of his own creations, but that he is still alive, and that his activity still continues. If we understand that God's purpose is the evolution of the world, then we have one object in life, to allow ourselves to become his agents. If we will put our own will against his, then we so much hinder the final outcome of God's purpose and our lives have been...
...first story of the number. "The Choice" is obscure in its meaning. It is hard to understand the feelings of the hero and harder still to grasp the situation. "A Character Sketch" is not a very deep study, but merely an account of the doings of a kleptomaniac. "The Reward of Indolence" is poor. The author's strongest point is in his descriptions which are not above the average. "Blackberries" by Kenneth Brown is pleasant reading though it tells no story and has little point...
...that the college men at large will be attracted to the meetings both as listeners and possible participators. At the same time, the Union fulfils its function of a University debating society by having an opportunity for all members of the University to speak after the principal disputants. We understand that, in this general debate, members of the Union and outsiders will be on equal terms; and this is good, both because it will prevent ill-feeling and be cause it will stimulate rivalry, the members feeling they must maintain their position, the other men that they must establish their...