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...field would have been very wide, his position conspicuous, and his chance for self-advancement unusually great, yet all these attractions were not sufficient. Exactly what the considerations were that kept him with us, this is not the place to discuss. Whatever they were this one thing is certain, that they were sufficient to make him decline an offer that must have been tempting in the extreme in order to retain his position here, and of this fact Harvard may well be proud...
...requires a long time to build ships of the modern type: Annual Encyc. 1888, p. 789; N. A. Rev. vol. 149, p. 58. - (2) To train seamen for the navy is a long process; N. A. Rev. vol. 149, p. 509. - (3) The threatening attitude of certain foreign powers may precipitate war at any time; N. A. Rev. vol. 148, p. 2; Forum vol. 6, p. 66, vol. 8, p. 317. - (4) The U. S. should be fully prepared for any unexpected events; Forum...
Members of the religious societies in the University are now being canvassed for subscriptions to the proposed religious building. The subscription blanks read that the money subscribed is to be paid at certain dates to trustees, and finally "to be given to the Corporation of Harvard University whenever the sum subscribed shall equal or exceed $100,000, for the purpose of erecting and furnishing a building within the grounds of the University, to be used for the religious interests of the University, and for any other purpose which may not interfere with these interests...
There was one thing about the game, which was disgraceful. This was the cheering by certain portions of the crowd whenever either side made an error, and the hissing of all questionable decisions of the umpire. This was done to be sure, mostly by outsiders, but Harvard men must make a determined effort to stop it. It is just this sort of thing which brings in the taint of professionalism to our amateur games...
...year President Eliot said that he would want less than one hundred more men added to the hall; but if still more were to be accommodated it would have to be in a new building put up on the vacant lot on Holyoke street. From this it is almost certain that any petition for five new tables this year does not mean an entering wedge to secure a still further extension of the hotel system. The question actually comes down to one of whether it is worth while to break up five or six club tables in order to accommodate...