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...same time, the Union is a club in the stricter sense for many undergraduates. Its library, lounging rooms, restaurant, store, billiard and pool rooms have made it of primary importance to men who do not use other clubs. For this reason it is not desirable that the Union should be thrown open at any time to every student whether or not he shows enough interest to join. Its internal affairs must remain the concern of its members. This is why, under the new plan, the Undergraduate Committee in charge of administration is very properly elected by the members alone...
...fast and well-played game, John D. Farnham '23 defeated M. McCartney1L. in the finals of the billiard tournament at the Union with a score of 100-58, thereby clinching the championship of the Union. Each of the men in the semifinals had won their first two rounds, Farnham with scores of 60-26, 60-35, and McCartney with 50-40 and 60-42. In the game yesterday both men were close on one-cushion shots, and on masse plays did work which would have done credit to professionals...
...management of the Union is planning to run handicap pool and billiard tournaments, to begin at the end of this week. The tournaments will last until the middle of March and will be under the supervision and direction of Mr. Ben Laurie, the Boston billiard expert. They are open to all members of the Union, who can sign up until Wednesday evening at 3 o'clock...
...addition to its college aspects, the Union serves as a men's club. It is supplied with smoking, card, and reading rooms, pool and billiard tables and quarters for other recreational activities. Harvard students wishing to establish personal relationships with citizens of cosmopolitan Cambridge through assistance to debating teams, dramatic productions and musical work will be given all available opportunities. Suggestions for enhancing the usefulness of the club facilities or more fully fulfilling the general purposes of the institution are at all times welcome. Professor James Ford, President of the Board of Directors of the Prospect Union, or either...
...basement are six pool and billiard tables, in the best of condition, which are an added feature of the club. A billiard expert of Boston, Mr. Ben Laurie, is in charge here. On the main floor there is a well-fitted reading and writing room. where all current magazines, college and school publications and daily papers from the chief cities of the United States are kept on file...