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There is to be held this afternoon in Phillips Brooks House a "Hoover for President" meeting. This is the first active manifestation of politics that has appeared at the University for some time. Such meetings perform a great service in the broad minded development of college men. We hope that this meeting will be the forerunner of subsequent ones, indicative of interest in current political issues...
...members thereof, and for the appointment of members of said commission, committee, . . . . or in carrying out its provisions, and until such participation and appointment have been so provided for, . . . no person shall represent the United States under either such League of Nations or the treaty, or be authorized to perform any act for or on behalf of the United States thereunder, and no citizen of the United States shall be selected or appointed as a member of said commissions, committees, . . . . except with the approval of the Congress of the United States...
...system of instruction includes a moving picture theatre, which shows how the world's best athletes perform; the pictures are slowed down so that every movement is clearly visible. After seeing the films the students are taken to the camp grounds, where they receive individual instruction. The system has proved its worth and is bringing excellent results, especially in the javelin, shot-putting and hurdling events...
...yard dashes, and the dives and plunges. A call will be issued for second assistant managers of the University team, and for Freshman manager candidates, a few days before December 1 to enable them to get in touch with the work they will have to perform...
...most curious accounts in the book is a long article on the "Burial of Mr. Football" in the year 1861, when the annual Sophomore-Freshman rush was forbidden by the Faculty. An excerpt from the account is printed: "Dearly Beloved: We have met together upon this mournful occasion to perform the sad office over one whose long and honored life was put to an end in a sudden and violent manner. Last year at this very time, this very place, our poor friend's round, jovial appearance (slightly swollen, perhaps), and the elasticity of his movements, gave promise of many...