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...statistics which Dr. Sargent has furnished to this year's Index seem fairly to prove that an increasing interest in physical culture has had its effect in raising the average of strength and development among students. Scores of men now reach the mark in the tests which a dozen years ago was only attained by a very few. Of course there are many more men taking these tests than formerly; perhaps there is more of tendency to train regularly to make records. It is only right, however, to attribute the greater part of the improvement in the records...
...appoints the directors of Memorial? The students boarding at Memorial. What are they appointed for? To direct the affairs of the hall. It seems to me, and it must seem to every unbiased observer that the directors should be upheld in their courageous, straightforward action. Others have threatened to no effect; they have acted...
...Fourberies de Scapin, by Molicre, is a play well adapted for young actors, though several of the parts are difficult. The play abounds in vivacity, and is full of amusing situations. The scene is laid in Naples, for the reason, perhaps, that striking adventures and extraordinary circumstances seem more plausible when they take place in a foreign country. The Play is Molieere's version of the Phormio of Terence. The main features of the old comedy have been retained, but more life and movement have been added. Moliere's play also has far more of the modern ideas and situations...
...action of the directors was hasty because it would seem that before a time-honored custom was abolished other methods should have been tried. It would seem, too, that in an action so important, it would have been wise for the directors to have taken time to learn the sentiments of the association...
...status of college athletics before the public has been jeopardized during the season that has just closed as the result of occurences upon the football field, which all lovers of true college sport must deeply regret and it would seem to be most ill advised under these circumstances to sanction by acquiesence the making of public charges which directly impeach the good faith of college men, or if the charges are to be preferred, to select the columns of newspapers as the place to exhibit them. It is therefore the hope of the committee that you will take immediate action...