Word: comee
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...offers a competition in intellectual labor, beginning with the entrance examinations which distinguish Harvard almost alone among American institutions. From entrance examinations to graduation and then on in business life extends a series of competitions, for the world at large has not yet accepted the elimination of competition. Men come here to acquire the mental power, mental alertness, the perspicacity that is essential for success...
...successful competition is a sound body, and the great danger that threatens it is the abundance of vicious temptation to which men of Harvard, as of every other college, are exposed. It is the most serious danger in that it may defeat the whole object of life; through it comes the only absolute ruin that can come to educated men. Work is the great safe-guard against evil thoughts and evil passions, and occupation in hard work, hard play, or the moderate enjoyment of all innocent pleasures is the best way of crowding out vice...
...want to call the attention of all fellows who have any ability to sing, no matter of what degree that ability may be, to the fact that they should count themselves candidates for the University Glee Club, and should make an especial effort to come over to Holden Chapel on Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock, prepared to sing a song. Sing anything you wish, and bring your music. No man must say that he has no chance until he has tried. We need a large crowd to choose from for we wish a club that will not only...
...season there will be the regular races, between the first, second and third grades of Weld and Newell crews, and the work of all candidates will be watched for material for the University and class crews next spring. Freshmen who are not playing football are especially urged to come out, as there will be no regular Freshman rowing this fall...
...adjoining frame houses on the corner of Holyoke and South streets, and the whole will be made into a roomy club-house, ready for occupancy on October 20. This club house will contain training tables for the major teams and will provide a living place for graduates who come back to help in coaching. It will also be the headquarters of the Undergraduate Athletic Council...