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...sometimes forced to smile in a rather conceited manner, while reviewing the long list of studies offered by our elective system, when we read in some exchange the rejoicings of an editor over "the advancement in the scope of the curriculum" at his particular college, and with no little pride congratulate ourselves that Harvard University has approached more nearly to the ideal university than any institution in the country...
...held at Reims, at which about 2,000 young men from all parts of France assisted. The minister of public instruction attended the banquet, and said that if his hopes and his programme were only adhered to, France would in a few years' time be able to point with pride to a race of active and manly youths, somewhat different in physique and appearance from the pallid boys who loiter about a small courtyard, or walk in procession through the streets on half-holidays...
Harvard University has one building which is in a peculiar degree its pride and boast. It was erected at an expense of many thousands of dollars, gladly subscribed by the alumni of the university. It was erected with a purpose - it was intended for a memorial, and it has attained world-wide fame under the name of "Memorial Hall." Yesterday was Memorial Day. The hall and the day are memorials of the dead soldiers of the civil war. One represents the recognition the graduates of a university gave to their brave classmates, to the sons of the same Alma Mater...
...predict an excess of prizes to any one class would be dangerous, but '85 will find itself rather scantily provided for as the case now stands, although one surprise at least is promised from that class. The running, which is a just source of pride to us, will be as fine as usual, if our anticipations are realized, and in the other sports there is great promise of an excellent exhibition. If that important but fickle factor, the weather, stand by us, we shall be treated, no doubt, to an assuring sight for our future athletics, and one which will...
...nine have not yet been added to the case which contains so many mementoes of victory. This collection of base-ball trophies is one of the most interesting features of the meeting room at the gymnasium, and is of unfailing interest to visitors and all who take pride in Harvard institutions. The room which contains it is always very largely visited, and it would be well if the addition alluded to could be made in time for the increased influx of the tourist element during the next two months. Though our success last year in base-ball was not complete...