Word: customs
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...hoped that this precedent may establish the custom of having each year's All-American team meet in a friendly gathering...
...plot of "The White Elephant" deals with the efforts of three circus men from the United States to capture the sacred elephant of Siam. An American missionary, his wife and a frenzied "soul-mate" introduce complications into the plot. The whole idea is based on the old Siamese custom of setting aside an annual day on which women may select their own husbands...
There is one principal matter for regret--and only one--in the present number of the Advocate. Perhaps it is the well-established custom, or cherished privilege, of Senior editors to rest on their laurels. But when a class has so many good men in it as the class of 1916, and when those good men are so well represented on the Advocate staff, it is to be regretted that only one of them, Mr. Leffingwell, has contributed a signed article. Perhaps, however, the interesting unsigned editorial articles are to be credited to Senior editors...
...class of 1918 will have an elaborate menu card for their dinner tonight in the new Sophomore Blue Book. This custom, begun by the class of 1916, was omitted last year, but has been revived by the present Sophomore class...
...custom of long standing is revived in the series of vesper services held this year in Appleton Chapel. They were discontinued several years ago, mainly be-cause of the small number of undergraduates who attended. An effort has been made recently to re-establish the custom. Eminent ministers have been invited to conduct the services and appropriate musical programs have been arranged for the University Choir. This afternoon Bishop Williams, of Michigan, will speak and Dr. Davison will conduct special music by the choir. As only two more services are to be given this year, every one should take advantage...