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...University Teas to be held this afternoon from 4.30 to 6 o'clock in the Living Room of the Union. this is the first of a series of seven teas which will be held every Friday afternoon, except during the Christmas recess, until January 20. Contrary to the usual custom, the committee has decided to hold them in the Union rather than in Phillips Brooks House, because the Union, as a more central place, is better suited for such functions...
According to the custom of past years it is planned to form an "H" in the cheering section of the University stands this afternoon with Crimson and white handkerchiefs. Contrary to precedent, however, the "H" this year will be crimson on a white background instead of vice-versa as has been the case in the past. It will be made during the singing of the "Marseillaise." All men in the cheering sections will stand up and wave the handkerchiefs in rhythm according to the directions of the cheer leaders...
...accordance with its established custom, Phillips Brooks House will keep "open house" on the evening of Thanks-giving Day from 5.30 on for all members of the University who will be in Cambridge on that day. The celebration will consist of songs, music, readings and other informal entertainments before an open fire, followed by refreshments of cider, apples and similar things appropriate to the occasion...
...HAVEN, CONN., Nov. 14.--Contrary to the usual custom following a big game, Coach Jones did not allow a rest but called the entire squad out for practice except Aldrich O'Hearn, and Jordan. Practically all the men are in excellent condition. Diller has a slight muscle bruise but will be ready for the Harvard game. Blair, Eddy, and Qualie will also be in condition to play Saturday...
...Show will be given at the close of the Christmas Recess, according to an, announcement made yesterday by J. A. Nickerson '22, general manager of the production. This change from the custom of former years, when the play was given in the spring, was decided upon in order that rehearsals and performances may conflict as little as possible with examination periods and other College engagements. Five public performances have been arranged for, as follows: at Jordan Hall, Boston, December 31: at Players' Hall, West Newton, January 2; at Providence, R.I., January 4; and the PL Eta Theatre, Cambridge, January...