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...cocktails. At these pressures it was found that white phosphorus when heated to 390 degrees suddenly changed from a colorless, waxy, translucent material to a much denser, jet-black, flaky substance like the graphite or black "lead" used in lead pencils. This is an absolutely new form of the element, with properties all its own and with a smaller chemical activity even than red phosphorus. Chemists at Harvard are studying the properties of the new form with a view to finding out whether its novel properties make it especially useful for any purpose...
...third form of the element, known as black phosphorus, was discovered in 1910 at Harvard University by Professor Bridgman, who was studying the effects of high pressure...
...fifty years is significant of little more than the extremes to which new ideas can be driven. Prior to about 1860 sports were not generally indulged in for the greater glory of Alma Mater. When the value of organized athletics was recognized, however, and the advantages of the element of extramural competition became apparent, the grotesque shapes to which the theory of mons sana in il pore sano was twisted by short sighted enthusiasts seemed to indicate on unreasoning fanaticism. Instead of being directed with the idea of improving the health standard of the average sum of students, sports were...
Harriet Hammond was happily cast as Theresa, and Helen Howe as the Vicaress supplied a very welcome element of humor. The other members of the cast too, were well chosen; they made one wish to see them in a happier vehicle for the display of their talents...
...ideal way to distribute seats for a college football game would be by invitation." Major F. W. Moore '93, graduate treasurer of the Athletic Association told a CRIMSON reporter. "In this way any trace of commercialism that might taint this sport and the disagreeable element of the crowds would be done away with...