Word: commoner
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Owing to the congestion of their present quarters, the Naval Radio School at the University has decided to erect from 25 to 30 temporary buildings, probably on Cambridge Common. Contrary to statements made in yesterday's papers, no increase in the number of students attending the school is contemplated. Lieutenant-Commander Nathaniel F. Ayer '00, commandant, aims only to provide, through, these new buildings, more adequate living accommodations and better facilities for the instruction of the students. It is planned to house approximately 188 of the 3974 now enrolled in the school in the new camp. The present plan...
Petitioned for Use of Common...
...been suggested that Cambridge Common is the most available spot for the new buildings, and, accordingly, Lieutenant-Commander Ayer has requested that the government be granted its use. There is little doubt but that the action of the Cambridge City Council on this proposal will be favorable. In that case the work of construction will be begun immediately. The new buildings will be finished and occupied as soon as possible--probably during the summer. It will not be necessary to cut down the trees on the common, for the barracks, all of which will be of wood, can be erected...
...competition for Freshman debating manager will begin tonight also. Candidates should report in the Standish Hall Common Room at 8.30 o'clock...
Practice for the 1921 jubilee chorus will be resumed tonight, when the whole class will again meet in Smith Halls Common Room at 7 o'clock. Dr. A. T. Davison '06 will conduct the singing, making American war songs the principle feature. It is probable that next week the chorus will be divided by dormitories and work will be begun on part songs...