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...question of abolishing the somewhat ancient custom of printing the quinquennial catalogue of the university in Latin, which has been agitated for some time, has recently received considerable discussion in the daily papers. The general opinion seems to be that the change is sure to come, sooner or later, and that Harvard should not miss the opportunity of taking the lead among the colleges in introducing this innovation. Some even go so far as to take exceptions to the implication that the catalogue of men who have received degrees from Harvard is printed in Latin, and assert that the language...
...College gymnasium, is not in favor of training men for specialties. He says "I do not want to train up a small body of specialists, of gymnasts whose ability would equal that of professionals. I did that once in another college, and the result was that it practically killed general athletics there. The interest there has almost wholly died out, because the standard of excellence in these special departments has never been equalled since." The doctor is satisfied with the physical improvement of the Harvard athletes. He has made over 550 examinations so far this year, and will make about...
...explained. They had soon learned it to perfection and were in racing condition two weeks ago, at the time of their race with the university crew. Since then, the other crews have also made rapid improvement, so that no one crew can be called the decided favorite today. The general opinion among those who have watched the progress of the crews is that the three upper-class crews will make a dash and a hard struggle for the lead in the beginning; that the race, especially the first half of it, will be exceedingly close between the seniors and juniors...
...aurally be selected. These canoes are somewhat heavy and are not easy to transport on land as it is not supposed that there will be much need of that kind of work. On the contrary, if the canoe is intended for inland use on lakes, rivers and for general service, lightness is of primary importance, as the owner will find after he has "packed" it across one or two hard carries. Strength, speed and swiftness are essential and here is where the question of the physique and general build of the canoeist comes in ; for a canoe that is suitable...
...award of the prizes, it is, perhaps, difficult to speak. Next to the Burrar's lottery, there is no event which results more unexpectedly than the award of the judges in these contests for declamation, and this year has not proved an exception to the general rule...