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...shower-room, frequently led to unpleasant scalding accidents. An automatic temperature regulator has now been introduced which does not allow the water of the spray to exceed 135 degrees in temperature under any circumstances. This temperature may be borne for at least half a minute without serious discomfort, sufficient time being thus allowed for making any desired change in the adjustment of the valves...
...fact should not be overlooked that it would be comparatively easy to become accustomed to a gown, for the custom of going without coats and hats was fairly inaugurated last spring, and the argument can no longer be used that the gown simply adds to the discomfort of a coat. Furthermore, the wearing of caps and gowns would make it possible for all Seniors to know their class-mates and officers, by sight at least...
...preferring (as one of them said) "to stay away rather than stand up for an hour and a half." It was these men of whom I thought as I sat on the floor beside a venerable gray haired lady who slept peacefully through all, and not of any discomfort of may own--for of course I was an outsider...
...shell. If the class of '98 does not wish to move, it must accept the conditions which governed the exercises last year. In other words, it can look forward to no better celebration than that which last year caused considerable disappointment to many spectators, and much discomfort to all concerned. Few who were at the Tree last year and afterwards discussed the exercises will dispute these statements, and the most ardent supporters of the old regime would hardly like the same to be said about their exercises. The issue then is plain. Either '98 must decide to move and accept...
...larger part of two days, commends itself as the best plan so far suggested. This would be the last change that could be made, if one is to be made at all, and would make the time long enough to carry through the exercises without undue haste, excitement or discomfort. A programme might be made which would bring on the first day the exercises in Sanders Theatre in the morning, a 'varsity base-ball game in the afternoon and the illumination in the Yard, the music by the Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs, the dancing in Memorial and the Gymnasium...