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...Thayer has recently come into prominence throughout the country by the publication of his book, "Theodore Roosevelt," last month. Leading biographical critics consider this work as the best life of Col. Roosevelt ever written. The author has been associated with the University for many years. In 1906 he was sent as a delegate from Harvard and the American History Association to the International History Congress at Milan, and from 1913 to 1919 he served as Overseer. The degree of Doctor of Letters was conferred upon him in 1913. Among his many works, the one perhaps most closely connected with...
...University eleven has had no game hard enough to show what the team would do in a real battle, the coaching staff has the difficult task of picking the best combinations in daily practice in the Stadium. And that this selection is not easy is shown by the number of changes in line-up, particularly in the end and backfield positions. Although the change made in the line-up one day may not be particularly significant, it at least shows the trend of a possible change...
...Thayer's book, "Theodore Roosevelt," which is characterized by leading critics as probably the best ever written about the former President, is the latest of his many works. The author has always been closely connected with the University, taking part in many graduate activities and serving as Overseer from 1913 to 1919. In 1906 he was sent as a delegate from Harvard and the American History Association to the International History Congress at Milan. Shortly afterwards he was made a Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy. In 1898 he published "The History and Customs of Harvard University...
...operation is the byword of a successful business venture; without it the best of projects will fail. So it is with success in football. An enthusiastic cheering section, well drilled in their songs and cheers, is of tremendous value to a team; indifference in the stands leads to defeat on the field. Our co-operation this year has been most lamentable. Ignorance of the songs and cheers, together with that all-too-evident Harvard indifference, is the foundation of our early-season faults. Thursday is the night to learn the songs and cheers. The Union must be crowded...
...Crothers is pastor of the first Parish Church of Cambridge, and is the author of many book and essays, some of the best-known of which are 'The Gentle Reader." Humanly Speaking," and "Oliver Wendell Holmes." Mr. Kellett was active in Glee Club work while an undergraduate, and during the war was song leader at Camp Zachary Taylor...