Word: customs
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...again and for the last time, the world has stopped on its way to tell them what is expected of them. The Class of 1921 has not failed to receive its due quota of advice. Collectively and individually the seniors have been warned, exhorted and directed -- as is the custom...
...Custom has it, too, that we should give our parting word. Nearly everything seems to have been said; yet we will venture this: A few years ago commencement speakers were telling their audiences of the bright future that awaited them. This year they are either openly admitting that the prospect is dark or are trying to explain why the world has gone wrong. This year few speakers have wished that they were young men just beginning -- they seem on the other hand to be glad that they can so soon step aside...
...been decided to revive a former custom this year in the form of cheering for the graduate classes previous to the meeting of alumni in the Yard on Thursday. All undergraduates in Cambridge are asked to assemble at 1.30 Thursday on the Steps of Matthews Hall. H. H. Faxon '21 will lead the cheering...
...much emphasis has been placed on Class Day that it is sometimes forgotten that this is commencement week. As one means of reminding graduates and undergraduates of the significance of Thursday, it has been decided to revive the old custom of having the three lower classes assemble in the Yard on that day to cheer the procession of the classes. If the revival is to be successful there must be more than a handful of undergraduates there to cheer. It is a fitting time for the college to welcome the graduates; those who take part in the welcome will perhaps...
...business meeting will be held in Emerson D at 10 o'clock. This is a recent departure from the former custom of meeting in Harvard Hall, as it is believed the new room will prove more comfortable and convenient. All members of the Harvard Chapter of the society are invited to attend the meeting, at which Professor F. W. Taussig '79 will preside...