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...over all forms of exercise. The watchword of the old system was arbitrary prohibition of a few who, presumptuously, avoided study for sport. The ideas of the new plan are, first, to induce every student to take exercise; second, to attain a high standard of average development; third, to establish a fixed position for college sports, and fourth, to allow no one to take part in any competition who will not be benefitted thereby...
...effort is being made to establish a fixed salary for the services of the clerk of the United States Supreme Court. The perquisites of this officer last year under the existing system amounted...
...been suggested that if favorable weather returns a skating match for different distances be arranged, to be held on Fresh Pond or some other convenient locality, so that Harvard's runners and others may have an opportunity to test their speed on ice and to establish a college record. The Athletic Association might consider the plan, and, if deemed advisable, offer prizes for the winners...
...small. Reeve's American Band of Providence has been engaged by the senior class to furnish the music for commencement week. Vocalists for the concert have not yet been selected. Owing to the lack of cooperation on the part of the under-classmen the seniors have decided not to establish a lecture course this winter. Several concerts and readings, however, will be given by private enterprise. At present sleighing, dancing and whist seem to be the favorite pastimes of "ye student." Two glee clubs are in the field. One is called the Zeta Quartette and consists of Messrs. Bullard...
...annex needs, for the instruction of members of the Harvard faculty is always procurable, but a liberal income to be used in the payment of the college professors is indispensable for the near future. With privileges close at hand, usable for the asking, which it would cost millions to establish at another point, it is hardly likely that the growth of the annex will be suffered to be retarded for lack of permanent income...