Word: classe
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...wish to call attention again to a suggestion made in this column a few days ago that debating interests might be placed upon a stronger basis by the organization of class clubs. There is to begin with a very real need of some sort of stimulus. Those who have worked in the clubs are agreed upon this point-that a better use might be made of the interest in debating which already exists, to say nothing of expanding that interest...
...proof of this fact, it is only necessary to point to the experience of the Freshman clubs in the past. In each case some 50 to 75 men showed a disposition to do regular work, and in at least one instance, that of '99, the class rewarded its debaters by ample recognition. Here then was what seems to be a basis for a logical and healthy growth...
...such a club should continue its existence until graduation, it seems reasonable to suppose that it could at least maintain its position in the class, and probably strengthen it. The successful debaters would presumably acquire more prestige and attract more men into the club from year to year. The class as it grew older would appreciate more keenly the service rendered to it by its debaters. Finally, by gradual association, and by identification with the class in respect to name, officers and membership, a feeling of responsibility could be aroused which the present unattached clubs wholly lack...
...Smith, president of last year's club, opened the meeting and promised the Freshmen a debate with the Sophomore class as an incentive to activity. C. Grilk '98, spoke on the personal advantages of debating and F. Dobyns '98, urged the necessity of keeping up enthusiasm and activity all through the year and for the rest of the college course. The following temporary officers were then elected: Chairman for next meeting, J. H. A. Symonds; secretary, J. J. O'Donnell; executive committee, W. B. Wheelwright and T. H. Reed...
...CLASS OF 1901." Get all your clothes pressed once a week during college year for $10.00 each. Call at 7 Brattle, or drop postal to L. G. MacKeigan P. O. Box 36, Cambridge...