Word: entertainment
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Herodotus assumed the human interest in events, and his whole purpose was to entertain. The modern view asserts that history must be an end in itself and other things only incidental. Its value as a reference book of examples of crises and problems is hardly a sound theory, as history does not repeat itself...
More volunteers are needed for the work of the Entertainment Troupes, as there has been considerable difficulty in filling the bi-weekly calls this spring. The work consists in visiting hospitals and various institutions, and men of any ability to entertain are needed. Violinists are especially necessary. In undertaking this work, volunteers do not incur any definite obligations, but they will be called on from time to time on the average of once a month, and need only give their services when convenient. Those interested should send names and what they can do in the way of entertainment...
...local Harvard Club in each city has general charge of local arrangements and will probably entertain the members of the clubs...
...criticism that Harvard undergraduates too rarely have an opportunity to hear their own musical organizations. Without passing judgment on the justice of this criticism, we do feel that the arrangements and date for the coming concert are especially fortunate. Many Seniors will surely be glad of this opportunity to entertain their families and friends who come to Cambridge to attend the festivities of Class Day week. We hope that a large audience will encourage the Musical Clubs to make this concert an annual affair and so add to an already attractive program...
...Henry L. Higginson '55, representing the Corporation, will call on General Kuroki early in the morning, and after a call on the Governor at the State House, the party will visit the Medical School, the Stadium, and points of interest about Cambridge. At 1 o'clock the Corporation will entertain the visitors at luncheon in the Trophy Room of the Union. After luncheon, General Kuroki and his suite will visit University Hall, leaving there at 3 o'clock. At that hour, all members of the University who would like to join in an informal greeting to the General are invited...