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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...frog in my fish pond answers readily to the name Bill Taft. Our favorite pet however, was a large flying fish christened Gloria Swanson. Her diet was difficult, but this was offset by a most affectionate disposition. Gloria visited the house frequently, flying from her pond through a patch of bamboo, between coconut trees, entering open windows and doors, frequently alighting at the canary's cage, exchanging chirps with the imprisoned singer. Gloria's death was a natural one. She "caught cold" while moulting and all efforts to rescue her from double pneumonia were vain. Bill Taft...
...extent that he died for his principle; I am willing to do that. One of your heroes-Nathan Hale-said he regretted he had but one life to give for his country. Had I a thousand lives I would give them for India's independence. It is difficult to convince you Occidentals that nothing short of independence will stem my countrymen's passions...
...early art of Ireland is a subject which would interest only a chosen few. It is obscure and difficult, and does not appeal to anyone who wishes merely a cultural background. However, for those who are interested in delving into the obscure, this course is the very best thing. Mr. Porter, though not a thrilling lecturer, knows more about the subject than perhaps anyone else...
...offensive, but wild shooting cost the Crimson several scoring opportunities. After 15 minutes of play a shot by Crosby caught the Tech goalie napping and scored Harvard's first point. Shortly afterward Wood took the puck past the Tech defense and netted a hard shot from a difficult angle...
...Hageman has played fine football this fall," was the comment of Coach E. L. Casey '19, who will continue his work as Harvard's football mentor next year, "and I think he will make a fine captain, for he has shown ability and pluck throughout, a difficult season." It was Hageman who caught a long pass from Wood and carried the ball over the goal line to score the winning touchdown in the last minutes of the Dartmouth game, and earlier, in the first half, by blocking a Dartmouth try-for-point kick, he left open for Harvard a final...