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...scattered among the numerous groups which make Parliament look like a kaleidoscope. They pass their time fighting among themselves to achieve a power [as Premier] which it is impossible for them to use well or usefully when they have obtained it. Is not all this to the great detriment of public welfare? I ask you and I leave you to judge...
Among some of the benefits which the students conferred upon themselves was a nifty street-lighting system in the vicinity of Fraternity Row to the detriment of the more refined portion of Amherst which was compelled to find its way home by the light of uncertain kerosene while the college man enjoyed the mellow light of gas. Perhaps the climax of their attempts at home rule came, however, when a determined bloo passed a bill calling for an appropriation sufficient to defray building a covered walk between Amherst and Smith. No evidence of this proposed boon to mankind a visible...
Questionnaries were sent out at the beginning of the week to men who had been employed under the plan, to find out the value and detriment of the jobs and the results of the survey will be used in compiling the report by Russell T. Sharpe '28. Last year only statements from employers were used but this year it was considered advisable to get an opinion from the employees. No fundamental changes in the Plan are contemplated but there may, however, be certain minor adjustments based on the material secured in the questionnaires. Announcement will be made later concerning...
...France. Consultations will begin at once. It may be that Britain and France will see the wisdom of coming to an agreement at once in the interest of a revived world commerce. For no matter what are the temporary advantages, an uncertain monetary situation ultimately works to the detriment of business in all countries...
...degree with general honors is nothing more than a consolation prize for the grind or the dilettante who is unable to attain honors in his field of concentration. The knowledge that a cum laude can be had for honor grades in nine subjects is bound to be a detriment to the standard of work done in tutorial and an obstacle to any attempt at voluntary labors. It also fosters a reluctance to try for honors in special fields and diminishes the importance of the thesis and divisional examinations which are the culmination of the concentration plan...