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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...regard the act of ordination as a public recognition of grace. The service of ordination does in the church precisely what a degree does in a college. It testifies to the church at large that in the opinion of the representatives of a group of churches a certain man understands and reveres the gospel and the Lord sufficiently to preach them. It is a certificate of standing. But such ordination should no more deprive other Christians from performing those same Christian functions in churches than the absence of a college diploma should prohibit a scholar from writing and teaching
President Lowell has lately received a letter from Mr. Daniels, Secretary of the Navy, cancelling arrangements for taking college men on the battleships during this summer's cruise, on account of certain recent changes in the Department's plans. It is hoped that the plan may be practicable next summer...
...result of this consistent work in practice so far, Richardson appears to be almost certain of his job as catcher. At first base Nash has been fielding brilliantly, and has become the best hitter on the team. Second base and shortstop will probably be filled by Ervin and Heyer, both of whom are strong at the bat and accurate throwers. The competition for third base has narrowed down to Demelman, Simons, and Kurtz, all of whom are being tried...
...what should he specialize?" Most people will say, "You'd better take as a backbone of your study that which you are going to make your life work." To this belief, however, President Lowell is a heretic. One of the objects of a course is to get certain points of view here which are not obtained in later life. If a man is going to be a physician, it is good for him to get a taste of literature in College. Whether right or wrong, this theory has something in it, and the studies which are directly in line with...
...main purpose of the trust is to hold certain donations of funds and property from several men who desire an income for their immediate heirs and have the property then go to the University. It is so arranged that other funds and properties can be added to the trust from time to time. The names of the donors and amounts of the donations have not yet been announced...