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...that the average Harvard man is a self-contained and well-behaved individual; and, let me add, in case this should catch the eye of one of your exchanges, that the actions of these particular sophomores are a marked exception. What right have I to take my neighbors to task, to set myself up as a censor of public conduct? I am simply assuming the right of a Harvard man to express himself freely upon a matter which concerns the good name of his alma mater...
...publish to-day a communication from an officer of the Athletic Association, which takes us to task for the editorial that appeared in our columns yesterday, criticising the lack of energy shown by men in track athletics. The writer is apparently laboring under the impression that the criticism was directed against the officers of the H. A. A. If he had read the editorial more carefully, he would see that this was not the case; but on the contrary, that it was directed against men in college who have ability they will not develop. If the editorial in question...
...they advancing the cause of the ideal? In London they do mere dilettante work; they are wedded to sonnets, triolets and rondeaus. They spend their time in a mere elaboration of saying nothing, instead of appealing to the people. William Morris has recently entered upon the true task of the poet. He sees that as life is not ideal there is all the more need and opening for poetry. Walt Whitman has also tried to face this nineteenth century world boldly; and, whatever we may think of his literary style, his spirit is genuine. It is said that the modern...
...even from the beginning of this period he was recognized as one of the rising men in the scientific world, and that later by his indefatigable labors on the flora of America, he became recognized as the leading botanist of his generation. Dr. McKenzie was peculiarly fitted for his task of giving an estimate of this naturalist's life. He was his friend and ardent admirer, and, thoroughly understanding and appreciating him, was able to throw much valuable light on the character of this gentle and learned man. The choir sang first the hymn "Son of My Soul" and then...
...bells, is gone through in a half-hearted, desultory fashion, which precludes the possibility of any good resulting there from. The captain himself, whose duty it is to be always present and to direct the gymnasium work, frequently absents himself. If he has not the time to undertake the task of overseeing the training, some other man ought to be appointed at once. Unless he has a larger number of good players than usual, his nine will far surpass the unenviable reputation gained by last year's nine, and will be a positive disgrace to the college. Such work...