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Five honorary members were elected, including John Davison Rockefeller Jr. The citation: ". . . His active interest in architecture is incarnated in the restoration of the cathedral of Rheims, the chapel of the University of Chicago . . . the American building in Luxor and the restoration of the city of Williamsburg, Va.. a project unprecedented in its scope and cost and unlimited in its possibilities as an inspiration in good architecture, patriotism and citizenship. . . ." Honorary membership was also conferred on Professor William Archer Rutherford Goodwin (William & Mary), historian & archeologist who supervised the Williamsburg restoration. The Institute's Fine Arts Medal was bestowed...
...Dean W. L. Sperry in charge. Thomas H. Reed, professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan, and lecturer on government at Harvard during the second half of the current academic year, will deliver the principal address. A special musical program has been arranged by Professor, A. T. Davison...
Ceremonious was the Gold Star leavetaking. Airplanes dropped poppies. Ziegfeld chorus girls sent a great wreath. Mothers carried forget-me-not nosegays, waved little U. S. flags. Bands played. Chief of Staff Summerall read a parting message from Acting Secretary of War Davison ("Go, therefore, not in sorrow but in pride").* Tiny stars of real gold were distributed by Paul Chapman, head of U. S. Lines. Tugs tooted and forts banged out salutes as the America...
...University Glee Club, under the direction of Dr. A.T. Davison '06, will be heard in Symphony Hall in the "Pops" concert at 8.15 o'clock tonight. This evening is the annual "Harvard Night...
...second of the series of Yard Concerts presented by the University Glee Club under the direction of A. T. Davison '06 will take place at seven o'clock tonight on the steps of Widener Library. The regular program of the club will be followed by mass singing of Harvard songs...