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...meet at Boston University this afternoon to receive the official report of the examiners and to proceed to the selection of a scholar. Under the rules prescribed by the trustees, the committee of selection is at liberty to impose upon the candidates such additional tests, if any, as they think suitable in order to arrive at a choice conforming as closely as possible to the objects of the founder. It is therefore possible that no result will be reached in today's meeting...
...think that as an expression of the support of the college, cheering has a decidedly beneficial effect upon the players. Cheering itself is not noticed perhaps, so very much in a game, but under present conditions the lack of it, on the part of either team's supporters, would be decidedly depressing to that team. In fact it would be a distinct handicap to a Harvard team to abandon cheering, unless the opposing team could also be convinced to give it up. Moreover, it does not seem to me to matter much, if there is some artificiality in the present...
...value of organized cheering. In the first place, any player knows that he never hears any cheering except when it interferes with his hearing something else that he wants to hear. Whether or not it has a subconscious inspiring effect is perhaps difficult to say, but I do not think that any team with the proper spirit and properly trained would ever care as to how the spectators were treating them while they were on the field. Before the contest begins and during the time of preparation it is perhaps another question. Then any manifestation of enthusiasm can be appreciated...
Those who think of entering the school may obtain further particulars of Dr. J. R. Brackett, whose present address in 8 Park street, Boston...
...class will then adjourn to the Casino, where a home talent vaudeville will be given free of charge. Every man is urged to think up a stunt as all will be called upon...