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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...books to the Camp Library Fund. At the beginning of the campaign, W. C. Lane '81, Librarian of the College Library, cooperating with Mr. Copithorne of the Public Library, sent out a circular to the officers of the University appealing for funds and books. No organized campaign was made among the students on account of the Phillips Brooks House collection and because it was only the first week of college. The contributions therefore, were almonst entirely from the officers of the University. Four $100 contributions were made. Most of the books were recent fiction but many volumes of more serious...
...Lane that the members of the University could spare more books than have yet been contributed. Those who have studied French during past years, probably have their grammars or dictionaries which would be invaluable to the soldiers in France. Histories on the war would also satisfy a great want (among the less educated members of the new army...
...fervently hoped that since this is the last day iof Camp Library Week, giving toward that fund will not have ceased among the members of the University. The latest reports issued from campaign headquarters indicated that the sum desired was still far from being in the Library War Council's hands. We are not greatly agitated over this announcement, for it is quite an American characteristic to put off giving until the last minute--not so much that there may be a possible chance of escape from the demand, but rather because the American loves a whirl-wind finish...
...Faculty Military Committee. Following the principle in force last year permanent company commanders, first sergeants and supply sergeants will be appointed; the lieutenants, remaining ser geants, and corporals will be changed fortnightly. Both military courses will drill together, but the men of the advanced course will be evenly distributed among the companies in order to provide better instruction for the new men. The company lists will be posted by Monday...
...good football man plays well at the game of life. There are few shirkers among the line and backfield. There are no cowards. So very many have gone that only the barest semblance of a team may be organized. That speaks well for the value of football as a training...