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...difficult to understand the theory on which the New Union has proceeded. But leaving aside the question of the propriety of its independent action, does it not seem better, that if such a league is to be formed, it should at least fully represent the debating interests of each university. It would certainly be more in accordance with a broad university spirit, for both of the debating clubs to discard their petty rivalries and to unite at least in those matters in which the University is concerned...
...devolved upon the committee to unite these conference reports, satisfy the demands of each as might seem best, and to present from them a system of elementary and secondary school education, through programmes, etc., that it would be practical to put into effect in the present condition of educational methods. It was not intended that this report should be put into effect, but that it should serve as a valuable suggestion to all whose business it is to educate youth. This task was even more difficult than that of the conferences. First, the committee made out a tabular view, including...
...apply. Every effort will be made to have this department as helpful as ever. There may be more difficulty just at present, not only because of the trying times, but because people who had dealings personally with Mr. Bolles, may be under the same misapprehension that many students seem to have. When once people understand, however, the efficiency of the work ought to be as great as ever. In connection with this Mr. Cobb wishes the circulars which Mr. Bolles sent out to seniors to be handed in just as if Mr. Bolles were still living. They will...
...foundation of a Bolles Scholarship, however, would seem to anyone who knew the specific nature of Mr. Bolles's interest in moneyless students, emphatically inappropriate. Scholarships (without entering the vexatious question of their use and abuse) undoubtedly stand as prizes, open to a certain class of fellows previously trained to enter a competition as definite in its rules and qualifications as those met by a record-breaking athlete. Not every athlete wins a cup in his first contest. Neither does every promising fellow win a scholarship. Neither the very rich man nor the very poor is in the contest...
...these letters may contain advice and suggestions which would be of general usefulness and interest. Any students, past or present, who have such letters are requested to send them to Mrs. Frank Bolles, No. 6 Berkeley street, Cambridge, to be returned after copies have been made. Should it seem desirable to publish later any part of this correspondence, the names of the recipients will not be disclosed...