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Although some of the objectionable details of the Class Day scrimmage are to be done away with, its essential features are to remain the same; for the whole Senior class is to scramble for one wreath of flowers at the same tree which has been used for this purpose since 1815. Indeed, the fact that the old tree is to be kept is, to the great majority of Harvard men, doubtless the most agreeable thing in the outcome of the whole affair. To hold the scrimmage about this particular tree is one of the most generally recognized traditions connected with...
...first plan, there would be a wreath around the old tree from four to seven feet from the ground; men would have to wear ordinary clothes and the seats would be limited to about 3400. The main objections that have been raised to this plan are: (1) the old space is too small both for satisfying the demand for tickets and for accommodating the contestants; (2) if the large majority of the class participate there will be too much of a crush; (3) on account of this crush the success of the scheme depends absolutely on the conduct...
...second plan is to have flowers thrown from a platform concealed in the old tree. The objections that have been offered are: (1) "We are not a female seminary;" (2) the whole idea is strained and unnatural; (3) "it is the reverse of scrabbling pennies for muckers...
...third scheme is to rush for flowers around four trees back of University. This would be virtually four scrimmages similar to Plan One but with less than one hundred men in each. It would do away with excessive pressure, maneuvering for positions, and limited seats. The objections to this plan are: (1) it would do away with the old tree; (2) it would make the beautiful space behind University unsightly...
There will be a meeting of the Senior class, in Upper Mass., tonight at 7.30 o'clock. The questions of the changing of the Tree exercises, of the lengthening of the Class Day exercises to two or three days, and the wearing of the cap and gown after the recess will be decided...