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...Junior class have elected J. A. Mead and C. Moore directors of the Memorial Hall Dining Association for the ensuing year. The class unanimously adopted the following resolution: Resolved, That our directors be instructed to use every means in their power to procure the dismissal of the present steward at the earliest moment possible...
...were taken the expense would be rather diminished. At Columbia College the wearing of gowns was for many years compulsory, but after the repeal of the law, some years ago, it was left optional with the students to wear them or not. The custom, however, was continued, and at present in the oratorical celebrations of the college and on Class Day they are almost universally worn by the class holding the celebration, and by the orators always. Also in other college affairs the men who have parts, and the marshals, committee-men, etc., are obliged to wear them...
...question of a fair marking-system has not unfrequently been discussed here, but never with sufficient result to remove the present general dissatisfaction with several methods now in use. Inasmuch as there are nearly as many marking-systems as instructors at Harvard, it seems impossible in verum natura that even a majority of these systems should be entirely right and fair...
...They invent countless trivial excuses lest they be disturbed from their peaceful somnolence and made useful to themselves and to Harvard. There does not seem to be a spark of enthusiasm where it can do any real good. Not a single volunteer worthy of present consideration has presented himself. Now, we can never hope to win a race while we go on in this way. It is impossible to get up a decent crew while no one cares to try for it. The present captain is forced to spend most of his time in urging men to join who ought...
...students interested in the fine arts may like to know that the Gray Collection has been removed to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and is there on exhibition. The prints are exhibited in stalls in a room by themselves; those at present shown are the works of the German painter-engravers. Appointments may be made for especial study of the Collection on Monday and Tuesday of each week, by written application to the Curator, care of Messrs. James R. Osgood...