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...spite of the rain, there were about twenty-five members present at the meeting of the Conference Francaise last evening. The meeting was rather informal throughout and consisted of the initiation of new members, followed by a lecture on Leon Gambetta by Mr. E. M. Bayer, '90. The following members were initiated: From '90-Sturgis, Thorndike; from '91-W. E. Beer, J. B. Henderson, G. Jones, A. S. Walcott, and W. M. Woodworth, res. grad...
...obvious. Often men who otherwise would never take the opportunity to learn the game, turn out to be very fine players from the prace ice they get in these contests, and the exercise they afford to all is invaluable. That this interest may not be allowed to lag, but rather may be encouraged as much as possible in the future, we would suggest to the football management that a series of amateur matches be instituted and a set of cups be offered for the winners. We make the suggestion now, that, if the plan be considered worthy of trial, what...
...bringing about this needed improvement except by continually harping upon it. We are assured from reliable sources that. provided the innovation were voted, the money for it would be forthcoming, a fact which simply proves that the conservative spirit common to all great institutions, and particularly powerful at Harvard, rather than a lack of funds seems to be the cause of our losing to some extent, the library privileges. The system of borrowing reserved books, excellent though it may be, is, nevertheless, but a makeshift, and in comparison with the freedom of consulting books during the day, accom plishes...
...Triumph of Sorrow," contributed by Mr. Herrick, has a meaning so deeply hidden that we are not quite sure that we understand it. We feel rather than know the writer's thoughts. In spite of the obscurity, the piece is very well written...
...first week in January. Mr. S. Howell was elected president, and Mr. J. Hubbard secretary and treasurer. It was thought best to defer the choosing of a leader until a more thorough organization was effected. At the beginning of the year the outlook for a good club was rather poor, but a large number of new men have presented themselves as candidates, and it is thought from this number, together with the best of those already chosen, a freshman glee club can be picked out, which will compare most favorably with the clubs of former years...