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...have legislated to check Japanese immigration; specific cases from other countries are barred and a law was recently passed creating a literacy test for admission. But the query arises: is this enough? Circumstances today warrant drastic measures if our industries are once more to be placed on a firm basis. It would appear that a temporary restraint on immigration would do much to lessen the present plague of unemployment...
...contract for manufacturing the gowns has been awarded to Cotrell & Leonard Co., of Albany. This will be the only firm officially recognized by the committee. All gowns purchased are absolutely new, and made from individual measurements; in addition arrangements will be made for renting outfits by the week or by the month to Seniors who prefer that method...
...Senior Class Day Committee has awarded the contract for caps and gowns to Cottrell & Leonard Co., of Albany, N. Y. This will be the only firm officially recognized by the committee. All Seniors are requested to get measured at the Harvard Cooperative Society immediately and leave an order for a gown. Until April 1 the price of a complete outfit is $9.75. After April 1, the price will be advanced to $10.25. All financial arrangements in regard to payment for the cap and gown will be handled by the Cooperative Society...
...Herrick is at present head of a law firm in Boston, but he expects to retire from active participation in the business of the organization within a few weeks. This will give him opportunity to spend as much time as he desires at Cambridge. William Haines will continue as head coach and there will be little difference in his duties...
...practice. Confidence and restraint are gained by long work and experience. It is nervousness which becomes the chief enemy of the student fencer. A spirit of coolness, of relaxed tension, of unfettered judgment, must be attained by him who would succed. The man who is collected, firm, ready for an opportunity or opening, watching, playing with his opponent, steady of hand, and above all, master of himself, will always hold the upper hand. Add to these qualities, speed at the proper instant, alert facility to take advantage of the opponents' weak spots, an intuitive sense, which comes with practice...