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...Union has just completed its third year of official existence--a disappointing one to those who hoped with Major Higginson that it would "stand a temple consecrated to the spirit of large patriotism and true democracy." His and our high ideals have not been accomplished. No one is to blame; we are-all to blame. No particular person or committee can be censured above others. The fault has been general and it is the fault of unbusinesslike methods--almost lack of interest...
...Major Henry Lee Higginson...
Schumann's symphony in Bb major is most appropriate to this season of the year, for it is always known as his "Spring" symphony. To quote the composer's own words: "I wrote the symphony in the vernal passion that sways men until they are very old, and surprises them again with each new year. The first entrance of trumpets is to be sounded as though from on high, like unto an awakening call; it begins to grow green everywhere, butterflies take wing, birds pour forth their melodies, and little by little all things come that pertain...
...certain alterations and amendments to the present constitution. The changes proposed provide for a more careful wording in several sections where the meaning is slightly ambiguous, and also for the performance by the vice-president of all the president's duties during his absence. This is considered necessary since Major H.L. Higginson, the president, is unable to devote attention to the details of the running of the Union. Changes are also suggested to provide for a smaller House Committee, and to alter slightly the Membership Committee so that all the Graduate Departments together will be represented...
...These provide for a more careful wording in different sections where the meaning is slightly ambiguous, and for the carrying out by the vice-president, in the absence of the president, all the duties of the latter. This second change will be made necessary because of the fact that Major H. L. Higginson h.'82, the president, is unable to give attention to the actual running of the Union. Changes are also suggested to provide for a smaller House Committee, and a Membership Committee to include two men from each of the graduate departments of the University, and one graduate...