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...growth of the elective system, combined with this to break down all class distinctions. Not only were the classes too large to have any unity, but the destruction of all scholastic barriers between the classes struck a blow at the system on which the class societies were based. The direct outcome of this was the formation of a number of clubs which took in members from every class, the indirect outcome was the loss of the unity of the University, and a marked decadence in athletics...
...strength who acknowledge no higher strength, men of genius, who do not acknowledge the superior wisdom of God, do not lead men but repel them; only those who point, like the compass needle, unchangingly to a pole where lies all power and influence are those who direct and guide the world. Jesus Christ by a standard of right above and beyond himself was able to point men to ideals and attainment, higher than their own and was able to make them follow Him towards them...
...large as it was in 1871, the persistence of the percentage from public schools is highly satisfactory. The largest proportional increase occurs in the number of persons admitted from other colleges and other Harvard departments; but the tendency of persons coming from other colleges to enter the Graduate School direct is reducing the number of persons of this class who are admitted to Harvard College...
...compromise between the different colleges would be lower than the Harvard requirements, and because of this possibility the system of uniform examinations seems an undesirable one for Harvard to adopt. Compromise with other colleges in entrance examinations would tie the hands of the University, and by making less direct the connection with the preparatory schools would make proportionately more difficult successful changes and improvements in the Harvard courses...
...gates will be opened at 12 o'clock. Half an hour should be allowed to reach the grounds from the trains at the New Haven Station. All trolley cars at the station run direct to College Green and the New Haven House. Cars which run to Yale Field will plainly display the sign. "To Yale Field," and will run at intervals of thirty seconds from the corner of Church and Chapel streets. There will be a separate entrance to each of the stands. To avoid any trouble that may be caused through counterfeit tickets, the management, which has a complete...