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...signed with the British. But in New Orleans the treaty was even less than a scrap of paper, for its existence was not known. Accordingly, on that day, General Andrew Jackson inflicted a decisive defeat on a British army before the city. Of late years it has been the custom of Democrats to celebrate Jan. 8, "Jackson Day," once every four years, by a dinner in Washington...
Horace Walpole-age could not wither nor custom stale the vigor of his prejudices...
...does not feel that he has witnessed a theatrical performance--but rather the passing by of a delicate fresco come to life from the fourteenth century. In substance, in production, and in sympathetic understanding, the Club's presentation of the plays is of the best. Certainly the custom, with such unique opportunities for music and setting as Harvard possesses, is an admirable one--and one that will be increasingly applauded and appreciated as time goes...
...revival of an old custom held in abeyance for two years, the Harvard Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa will hold an informal dinner at 7 o'clock tomorrow in the Quiet Room at the Union. G. G. Dolphin '24 will preside...
...amending a rule which has stood for 43 years, the President and Fellows of Harvard College have given professors the option of taking their Sabbaticals for a half year on full pay in addition to the former custom of a whole year on half pay. The old rule was voted...