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...Edward Everett Hale took for his sermon: Ephesians iv: 13, "Till we all attain unto the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a full grown man." Following is a synopsis of the sermon...
...young student takes upon himself the vows of learning. Learning to be worth much should be tempered with experience, and experience comes only through the outside world. The experience which is to make Harvard men good citizens is that which the members of the political clubs seek to attain. An active interest in the affairs of state, an appreciation of what is good and a judicious criticism of what is not good is the training which fits a man to be of great service to his nation. The more that a discussion of politics and government can be introduced into...
...revenue; civil service reform; and finally, in a word - progress. An honest man who differs from me and our party on Tariff Reform must judge between two questions and strike a balance governing himself accordingly. If a man votes with the Democratic party, it is possible that he may attain his wish and further the cause of Free Trade, but at the same time he will lend his influence for free silver. The lesser of two evils is to vote for a revenue system. I think I can say that the Protection Policy has not lost ground. It is singular...
...distinction on graduation have not been infrequent. Changes in favor of the student have been made in the last two or three years and some lately. And now, although required to do the work prescribed for the time he is here, a fresh., sophomore, junior, or senior may attain any of the three grades. His case is decided on its own merits...
...Prospect House. Two rooms can be hired there for about $200 a year. Men from college could go down and live in these rooms, relieving each other every month or two, if necessary. Definite assurances of aid must be given before anything can be done. The Union must attain some such position and certainty of support as the 'varsity crew has. The meeting tonight has been called to see if this support will be given...