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...report of the Associated Harvard Clubs committee, published yesterday, expressed a very definite opinion. The members, according to their report, are opposed to anything of a utilitarian nature. They believe that a memorial should exist for its own sake; its primary purpose should be to keep before the minds of Harvard men the sacrifices made by their fellow-students and graduates in the War, and they fear that a dormitory, gymnasium, or auditorium would obscure the ideal for which it was erected. Therefore they conclude that something in the nature of an ornamental monument, a belfry, or a new chapel...
Those initiated to the mysteries of Yiddish, as well as devotees of art for art's sake regardless of the medium, will hail the return of Maurice Schwartz and his players of New York's Yiddish Art Theatre. Their work there has roused the enthusiasm of many who understand not a word of the language. At the Grand Opera House on Friday and Saturday they will present again the famous "Dibbul" and on Sunday the original version of Gorkl's "A Night's Lodging...
Moreover, whether he seeks tyranny or a united republic the next step is to subdue his rival Wu Pei-Fu. For China's zake as well as for the sake of Asiatic peace it is to be hoped he will withdraw. Further civil strife means only an excuse for outside intervention, and China, like several other states, fiercely resents any interference with her private quarrels, has yet to demonstrate an ability to protect either foreign or domestic rights...
...later became prominent as U. S. ambassador to Hungary. I feel sure that if students of the University become interested in this sport, they will secure many benefits. Experience is not necessary. All who are interested will be given personal attention, with the idea of having sport for sports sake, as exercise means good health, and good health means happiness...
...some men obtain the true value of a college education--while others miss it altogether? The answer is four-fold. To gain the best a man should make friends, not casual acquaintances, but three or four close, lasting friends. He should learn thoroughly some one subject for its own sake wholly, apart from any material profit. Any subject will do--biology, history, drama--but let him be interested in it and take it out of college with him when he leaves. Those are the most important, but in conjunction with them should be a small library and the habit...