Word: eliot
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President Eliot will attend the annual dinner of the Dartmouth Club of Boston this evening at the Hotel Somerset, and will be one of the chief speakers. The subject of his speech has not yet been announced. Hon. W. B. Stevens, president of the Dartmouth Club, will preside, and Hon. S. L. Powers of the Dartmouth board of trustees, and Hon. C. A. Prouty, member of the Interstate Commerce Commission, will also speak...
President Eliot in the final speech of the evening, told of the privileges enjoyed by the President of Harvard. He has received with much pleasure during the last two months numberless testimonials of his work and helpfulness, and whatever may happen he is content with the experiences of his life, its attain- ments, its opportunities. The greatest privilege, however, comes in the opportunities of association with other men, especially with the undergraduates and their parents. There has been a change in Harvard's position in the last twenty years, and now no foreigner of note comes to America without visiting...
...most promising development during the last decade has been the increased interest and support of the graduates; they will be needed in the near future. The growth of the University is threatened, and with decreased enrolment their financial support may be necessary to maintain the standards of scholarship. President Eliot in closing congratulated his successor on "the sure growth of the influence of the University throughout the land, not only to foster art, literature and science, but also free institutions in which will lie the power and strength of our country...
...annual University Reception will be held in the Union this evening at 9.30 o'clock. President and Mrs. Eliot will be the guests of honor. Invitations were sent to members of the faculties, governing boards, visiting committees, and officers of administration of Harvard and Radcliffe...
Instead of the patronesses, as in former years, President and Mrs. Eliot will receive in the Living Room from 9.45 to 10.30 o'clock; supper will be served in the Dining Room from 10.30 to 11.30 o'clock. There will be dancing in the Periodical Room from 10 o'clock till midnight. The main entrance to the Union will be closed and admittance to the reception will be by the east door...