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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...interesting part of this morning's announcement is the means by which every Freshman will be given a room at a moderate price and at a price which he can afford to pay. There will be reasonable increase in comfort for many men and a decrease in cost for almost all. Economical living will not suffer in the least...
...token of the good will of his classmates, before he understands the strenuous duties it involves--duties for which be may have neither taste nor aptitude. During the past dozen years several secretaries have been chosen who reside in distant cities. Experience shows that distance is an almost insuperable handicap, both in collecting news and managing class reunions. We have before us letter from two distant secretaries both conscientious and willing men, who deplore their handicap. One of them says: 'Never again allow a man who lives far from Harvard to be elected secretary. It isn't fair...
...have played a part in the growth of the Social Union. The curious fact is that few of us realize, until some such figures as today's are seen, what a world of interests surrounds the College and is known only to those in their immediate circles. The reports almost startle us sometimes; they always give us a great deal of pleasure...
...features of the Union is its library which now contains about 8000 books both classic and modern. Almost half of these books were issued to members during last year. The reading room is always well stocked with current magazines and papers. Another feature is the sociables given several times a year in Brattle Hall to which all the members are invited. The boys' club part of the Union has facilities for basketball and good shower baths...
...Crimson blood rejoices in the triumph of the 1913 University football team. Never was a cleaner, harder, or more finished game of football seen on any field, than that of the team which Saturday indelibly wrote its name in Harvard history. The spectacle of that eleven, outplaying Yale at almost every moment, backed by the enthusiasm of ten thousand Harvard men, was the climax of a season of Harvard spirit and success such as this college generation, at least, cannot recall. From whistle to whistle the watchword was "Fight," and Harvard is proud of a team that could honorably represent...