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...skating. Would it not be possible to flood a part of the tennis courts or the field between Langdell and Pierce Halls? With proper care the ice would be in much better condition than on most ponds in the vicinity of Boston. Its convenience to most dormitories would commend it to many who have neither the time nor inclination to play hockey; and if the Stadium rinks are used for most scrub games, Holmes Field could generally be reserved for pleasure skating. A small charge corresponding to that made for the use of the tennis courts would probably be sufficient...
...editorial articles in the current number of the Advocate commend the project to set up a memorial to Dean Shaler in the Union, and propose the formation of a University dramatic association to produce modern English plays. Mr. Bowles' short story, "All in the Same Boat," is a new variation on an old theme, treated in melodramatic fashion. In the other piece of fiction, by Mr. Edgar, a more experienced hand is recognized in both construction and narration. A title more significant than "The Grind" would be "The Cad." It is to be hoped that students like Thurman...
...should like to commend to students of the drama a series of "Interpretative Recitals" of Greek tragedies now being given in Boston by Professor R. G. Moulton of the University of Chicago. Professor Moulton keenly appreciates as dramatic literature the plays he interprets, and he has a rare power of vivid presentation, so that his running paraphrases and translations give almost the effect of an acted play. The recitals are given on Saturday mornings at 11 in Ford Memorial Hall, Ashburton place, close to the State House. Yours truly W. F. HARRIS...
...hope that the projected formation of a Drum Corps to assist the drill squads in their work, will commend itself to enough men to insure its success. An individual drummer or two can be of use now, to lead the different squads at each hour of drill, and accustom the men to keeping regular time in going through the manoeuvres. When the companies are permanently organized and battalion drill begun on Soldiers Field, not only will an efficient drum corps be an absolute necessity, but the College Band will be expected to proffer its services...
...members of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences of Harvard University, heartily commend and support you in your efforts to maintain peace...