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...number of channels, in the failure to concentrate in the development of a single institution which shall be the centre for the discussion of political and other public affairs. The best single model of such an institution which could be followed is the Oxford Union--a world famous forum for the discussion of every leading question of the day, a debating ground in which the proven leaders are practically assured of a seat in Parliament. The Harvard Forum of a year or two ago were the modest beginnings of an attempt to follow the famous English model--and incidentally...
With a ticket sale approximating the capacity of Sanders Theatre and a subject than which there is probably none more warmly discussed in press and forum at the present time, the contest with Princeton in debating this evening promises to be a stirring event. Princeton is well known for its well-trained and commanding debaters, and the team which will defend the honors of the University tonight will be compelled to put forth all the skill and ability with which weeks of grueling preparation have equipped it. The only non-athletic activity in which we compete with our brethren from...
...next meeting of the Forum has been indefinitely postponed because of the lack of a suitable subject. The committee in charge desires that as many undergraduates as possible should send in subjects for discussion to S. P. Clark '14, Holworthy 9. Heretofore the topics proposed have not been sufficiently inclusive. One must be found which will interest students of various departments and activities, and it is hoped that students will prove willing to help the committee in this respect...
...course, we realize that a subject must have certain definite qualifications to be suitable for discussion in the Forum. But the indefinite postponement of the meeting of the Forum because there was no topic for discussion is a striking commentary on the unruffled felicity of our undergraduate life. No problems confront us, no subjects need thrashing out. Requiescat in pace...
These meetings will in no way affect the holding of the University Forums, which will be continued this year as last for the discussion of undergraduate questions. It is planned to hold the first Forum sometime next week...