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...middle of the 18th century it was customary to levy fines for misconduct. Here are some: Absence from prayers, 2d.; tardiness at prayers, 1d.; neglect to repeat sermon, 9d.; absence from professor's public lecture, 4d.; tarrying out of town without leave, not exceeding (per diem) 1s. 3d.; going out of college with- out proper garb, not exceeding 6d.; profane cursing, not exceeding 2s. 6d.; drunkenness, not exceeding 1s. 6d.; tumultuous noises, 1s. 6d.; keeping guns and going skating, 1s.; rudeness at meals, 1s.; fighting, or hurting persons, not exceeding...
...preferred to call it commonplace, they would not be entirely without justification. At least in the first article we read: "Some men are studiously inclined and will sacrifice everything to academic interests; others believe that it is more important to lead their class in outside activities and they consequently neglect their studies. A horse can be led to water but he cannot be made to drink." And near the end in an editorial article on "The New Gymnasium," we learn that "it is being more and more widely recognized that the physical standard has its importance as well...
...article on "The Commercial Side of Engineering," is a timely bit of advice to engineering students by a graduate who ought to know. Its warning against neglect of the commercial factor underlying every engineering project ought to be taken to heart by all Harvard students preparing for specialized scientific professions...
...subject of athletics President Lowell urges against the over-emphasis of intercollegiate matches to the neglect of the physical welfare of the mass of students, and sounds a warning against the evils of commercialism. Perhaps the least enthusiastic portion of the report is this discussion of undergraduate athletics, which, though optimistic in tone, shows clearly the desire for a better adjustment of collegiate endeavor...
...upon "Extemporaneous Speaking" by Professor Copeland. In view of the interest which has recently been shown in the Forum and in debating, especial importance attaches to the subject of extemporaneous speaking. In the Noble Lecture and the talk on "Extemporaneous Speaking" opportunities are offered which few can afford to neglect...