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There is every reason then to look forward to a close contest on January 10, which will afford not only valuable experience for the individuals concerned, but also a strong incentive to others to join the clubs. Hardly any field of college activity promises so much in return for steady application as does debating. There are few men indeed who can not expect to attain a reasonable proficiency in this kind of speaking, if they choose to try. The function of the clubs in the lower classes is to supply the opportunity, and they are well fitted to furnish preliminary...
...educational advantage the actual presentation of a tragedy characteristic of the highest degree of art reached in French Literature offers to most members of the University a unique and most valuable opportunity. No one who has the slightest interest in that branch of culture can afford to let the week pass without being present at one of the three remaining performances. They will take place Wednesday and Friday nights and Saturday afternoon...
...traditional intercourse. Harvard's football players have a right not to wear the "H" if they consider their skill of too low a standard. They have no right, however, to remove the "H" when it implies an ungenerous criticism of an honored rival. But every Yale man can afford to pass that by unnoticed, since they readily understand the keen disappointment of your failure...
Whereas: The Harvard Republican Club recognizes the benefits that would accrue to the University at large from the organization of a club which would embrace all the varied interests of college life and afford a common meeting place for graduates and undergraduates...
...Divinity School, is to take up the Bible as literature-first the old testament, then if time, the new; considering in outline questions of origin, authorship, structure, etc. The work will consist chiefly of informal lectures by Professor Platner, with references to the best literature for those who can afford time for more detailed study. At the first meeting, held last Sunday, about one hundred were present, students from Harvard University and Radcliffe College, and other young people not connected with either. The class has done good work in the past, and it is hoped that any Harvard students...