Word: speakers
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...history of states formed the chief topic of the speaker's address. Emphasizing the importance of this as the dominant part of all history, Professor Meyer summarized the weaknesses and the various points of strength in the nations; that have occupied leading positions in the history of the world...
...Graduate School of Business Administration was held last evening in the Faculty Room in University Hall. Professor C. H. Haskins, Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, presided, and, after reviewing briefly the history of the graduate departments of the University, introduced as the chief speaker of the evening Professor Eduard Meyer, exchange professor from the University of Berlin...
...speaker then gave a short history of aeronautics. The first ascension was made in 1783 from Versailles, France, in a hot-air balloon. Animals only were sent up, but when it was found to be safe men attempted an ascension. In the same year hydrogen was used as a lifting power. The next year a balloon was first used for scientific purposes, and about the same time one crossed the English channel from England to France. From then on, numberless ascents have been made, and great heights reached...
...Garcelon was the first speaker, and he emphasized the importance of track athletics. In no other sport is there as great an opportunity for a man to show his persistence and determination. This spirit will gradually pervade all activities and will prove a powerful assistance in after-life...
...opening of College, in order that the coaches could get some idea of the ability of the candidates. Mr. W. F. Garcelon L.'95 then dwelt on the vital importance of keeping up the standard of athletics by careful attention to College work. Coach Waterbury was the last speaker and explained what was expected of each man on the field. Steady and regular work is necessary to appreciate and understand football, which is the only way to win a place on the team. All candidates must report in football clothes at the Locker Building this afternoon at 3 o'clock...