Word: progress
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...House. There are two methods of preventing such feelings in the future. The first, that proposed by the Board of Overseers in their resolution, is that "A complete scheme for the future development of the college property be formulated and adhered to in future work as closely as the progress of events makes possible"; the second, that urged in our editorial of last week, is that "Harvard men keep more in touch with the plans of the day and be in a position to complain before the eleventh hour." It seems that the first would practically insure the second...
Considerable progress has been made in the University Club movement in the way of attracting the attention of prominent graduates. In order to carry on this "campaign of education" as Mr. Adams calls it in his letter, the Undergraduate Committee is preparing a pamphlet for distribution. This pamphlet will contain much of the undergraduate correspondence on the subject, and an account of the mass meeting, together with a statement, as detailed as possible, of the expenses which must be met for the erection of the building, and for its maintenance. It is probable also that some official statements will...
...series of free organ recitals is in progress in Boston under the direction of the Twentieth Century Club. These are held in different churches on successive Tuesdays at 8 p. m. and on Saturdays at 12.15 p. m. The services of several men as ushers are desired. Any who would be willing to serve either regularly or when called upon are asked to send their names to Professor L. R. Lewis, Twentieth Century Club, 14 Ashburton place, Boston...
...most schools, however, with the probable exception of Andover and Exeter, but little progress has been made. Interscholastic contests would do much to stimulate vigorous training and no one can do so much to put life into the movement as can the college debater...
...excellent performances of the Harvard men who competed in the B. A. A. games Saturday evening was most gratifying. Winter indoor meetings are of course chiefly useful as a means of breaking in inexperienced men. As a gauge of progress made the games are interesting, and though the conditions are very different from those which exist in the open air contests, Saturday's meeting speaks well for the prospects of this year's team. We congratulate Captain Bigelow on the good beginning he has made, and hope that he may keep up the gait...