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...dignified robes to keep them unsoiled for Commencement. But modesty has probably been his strongest motive: "Nobody else is doing it." Conspicuousness is not particularly pleasant; it is easier to follow the leader. And the natural leaders, the class officers, have been as hesitant as any about beginning the custom: no doubt their extra crimson decorations 'make them feel even more self-conscious...
...great Gold Medal is awarded for distinguished service in a special field of endeavor, either in the form of a specific act or a notable career. In accordance with the custom of inscribing on the medal some significant phrase descriptive of the activities of the recipient, the Civic Forum has decided to inscribe the word "Teacher" upon the medal...
Reviving an old Harvard custom of having an annual class dinner, the Class of 1925 will hold the first Sophomore dinner since the war at 6.45 o'clock on Tuesday evening, May 15. Prior to an address by the principal speaker of the evening, President Lowell, the class will be addressed by Dean Chase and B. F. Rice-Bassett, class president...
...University Glee Club, according to its custom of the past few years, will sing on the steps of Widener Library on three Tuesday evenings during the month of May, the 8th, the 15th, and the 22nd. At 7 o'clock the members of the club will gather on the steps and will sing under the direction of Dr. A. T. Davison. Following the program by the Glee Club, Dr. Davison will lead all members of the University and public in the singing of the college songs...
...accordance with the annual custom of wearing caps and gowns throughout May and June, Seniors will begin wearing them today and will continue to went them every morning until 1 o'clock for the remainder of the college year...