Word: classing
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Dates: during 1910-1910
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...will be objected that as the class of men who win prizes usually stand in need of financial aid, this method affords the least embarrassing way of rewarding those who are the most deserving. Though this is true to a certain extent, the same result would be accomplished in a less bald way by a committee who should look into the needs of successful scholars, and in this way remove the cheapening effect of money prizes upon scholarship...
...been sacrificed in the desire to give a position to every applicant, as is proved by the fact that the number of positions at the disposal of the Office is constantly increasing. As one of the most powerful influences that is helping to make the University representative of every class of man and accessible to that great number who can best profit by a college education, the University Employment Office deserves the greatest commendation and the most hearty support...
Last year Mr. W. F. Garcelon L. '95 conducted a class in general athletics, in which a number of Freshmen were enrolled. The idea was to get a group of men who were not taking part in any of the recognized sports and give them a certain amount of training in athletics. They were instructed in vaulting, simple tumbling, hurdling, jumping, running, sparring and fencing...
This year Mr. Garcelon and P. Withington '09 will conduct a similar class for Freshmen which will meet three times a week at 3.30 or 4 o'clock. Swimming will be added to the above list of sports, if the use of a tank can be obtained. A few lessons in wrestling may also be given. In the spring some of the easier outdoor games will be taken up. From time to time the instruction will be supplemented by talks on the best way to care for the body...
Freshmen, who are not expecting to try for any regular team, and wish to join this class, should send their names and College addresses to the Graduate Treasurer, Harvard Athletic Association, at once...