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...these days of strict scrutiny of mankind hardly a thing exsists in regard to which some one does not cry, "Something ought to be done about it!" The latest wrinkle in reforms has been brought to light by Le Figaro in the shape of a conference at Amsterdam to do something about the severely detrimental economic effects of rheumatism. The statisticians of this gathering have discovered that by limbering up the world three million days would be saved annually; they have the will to accomplish this result, "mais comment?" as Le Figaro concludes...
...second step came when more than a hundred first-year men received a letter from Dean Pound, listing them as undesirable students in the School, and giving warning of a possible request for withdrawal from the Law School. The letter claims that this eventuality can only be avoided by strict fulfillment not only of the academic work connected with the curriculum, but also of the work carried on by the Law School clubs in the Ames competition...
...affair get outside. It is quite a pity that with all the strength on his side, as shown by the House's vote against Salter, the Premier could not have shown more spirit in the matter either by declaring himself in favor of a cleaner Commons or of a strict laisser-faire policy in regard to the personal rights of the Members of Parliament. Instead, he merely decried the fact that news of the existing exhilaration of various members should soil the name of the House, thereby giving one reason to wonder just what he thought to be done about...
...primary purpose was not so much to standardize the food which the athletes ate as to enable the men to eat regularly and as a unit. The facilities at present are such that only the major sport teams can enjoy this advantage, and then only when they are in strict training. During the remaining part of the year the athletes have their meals, as do the majority of the undergraduates, first at one restaurant, then at another. "The teams would be in infinitely better condition at the beginning trainer, "if they had opportunity to eat regularly when out of training...
...business men of Harvard Square in those days were known for their strict...