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...notice that Professor Norton proposes after this year to relinquish his courses in the Department of Fine Arts, will cause general regret. Harvard will lose in two ways. For years her undergraduates have gained what is more important than Ancient and Mediaeval Art from his courses-an enlightened method of looking at the problems of life and an increased keenness of perception which could not be gained elsewhere, and which Professor Norton can impart so well...
...apparently in good health up to August, 1896, when, after a prolonged business trip through the West, he became much run down. At first he thought nothing serious was the trouble and with characteristic determination stuck to his work until November. In creasing weakness, however, compelled him to relinquish work and to go to Colorado Springs. For some time he seemed to be gaining satisfactorily, but from about Christmas time he failed rapidly. His wife and three children survive...
...during his three years of work here, he has won most deservedly the respect and esteem of the student body. The University should feel especially grateful to Dr. Donald for his untiring service, because, while in most cases the preachers come to Cambridge from such a distance that they relinquish perforce their ordinary parish duties, he has devoted himself to the work here in addition to the responsibilities of his own church...
Williams then sent Draper against Rice for two gains of 5 yards each and was helped along by Harvard's off-side playing. On the next two plays the centre held well and Williams was forced to relinquish the ball. The touchdown was made in short order. Dunlop and Brewer were sent through the centre, and Gonterman soon carried the ball over. A. Brewer kicked the goal. Score...
With this issue of the CRIMSON the Ninety-five editors relinquish the control of the paper to the Ninety-six board...