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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...reviewing the dormitory rowing of the fall, it is discouraging to notice that the bumping races were not so popular as last year, which in turn fell off considerably from the previous year. In 1905 when the dormitory was chosen as a unit for a system of scrub rowing, the novelty of the plan had much to do with its immediate popularity. In the second year of its existence twenty crews competed in the races, while this fall only twelve crews rowed. Several dormitories or dormitory groups hitherto represented were not able to get out crews either form a lack...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FACTS ON DORMITORY ROWING. | 12/9/1908 | See Source »

...judges at both trials will be the same and will be chosen as follows: one by the French Department, one by the Department of Public Speaking, 'one by the Cercle Francais, and two by the University Debating Council. This will insure an impartial decision, and the subject will be considered from all sides. The subject, which will be selected by the French Department, will be announced in a few days...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: PASTEUR MEDAL REGULATIONS | 12/8/1908 | See Source »

Under the new system, a broader topic will be chosen than was possible before, and men may treat it as they see fit. There will be no arbitrary allotment of affirmative and negative, no attempt at concerted action. This will leave greater room for individual effort, and no previous schooling in debating will be necessary. Definitions, statistics, and citations will be less in evidence, while general intelligence and persuasive power will be of greater value than the ability to amass facts and draw fine distinctions...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE PASTEUR MEDAL | 12/8/1908 | See Source »

...owing to various complications the nominating body was in no position to do otherwise. If the committee from the present Senior class believes that the class will be better off in regard to the position of Secretary by postponing this election to the latter date when the committees are chosen, there can be little objection to such a move...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CLASS DAY ELECTION CHANGES. | 12/7/1908 | See Source »

...nineteenth of May, however, it is expected the Corporation will have chosen a successor, one of whose duties will be to sign the degrees. With a new man in office it would be impossible for President Eliot to sign them as such an act would be an infringement on the duties of his successor which the President would never consent to. It would be unwise to usurp such a function even though there was a unanimous petition in favor of it. The new president will be given every opportunity to take hold of his work and responsibilities under the most...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SIGNATURES ON 1909 DEGREES. | 12/5/1908 | See Source »

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