Word: matters
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Dates: during 1900-1900
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...entered in the fall of 1899, only 321, or 46 3-10 per cent, came from without the state. Here was a decrease of 1 3-10 per cent in a period of five years, for which I was at first quite unable to account. On thinking the matter over more carefully, however, I came to the conclusion that it was due to two causes, possibly three; first, the constant efforts of other eastern colleges to obtain fuller support from the west and south; second, Harvard's conservative policy in this respect; and, of less importance, the comparatively short Christmas...
...Christmas number of the Lampoon, with its four extra pages of matter, is very presentable. The best work is in the special cover by F. G. Hall and in the two drawings by R. Edwards, both of which are distinctly high class work. The centre picture, by R. H. Greeley, though original and pleasing in style, is carelessly executed. Most of the smaller drawings are well done, especial improvement being noticeable in headpieces and initials. Little is added by the leading story, which, though good in conception, drags in the telling...
...editorials are readable and the shorter articles, particularly the verses, are amusing; but, on the whole, in point of merit, the reading matter still lags behind the illustrations...
...doubt as to his identity when he begins to declaim some Latin which he has picked up. He is finally recognized by all, however; and excuses his own and Geralde's conduct by the love of the latter for Alcine Lisidor gives way to his son and the matter is quickly arranged to the satisfaction of everyone...
After a few other misunderstandings, Colardeau is smoothed over; the mother gives her consent; and the whole matter is settled, without letting the daughter know anything about...