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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...essential to the life and value of the place. But it is impressive to be reminded of what have been the national and humane ideals behind President Eliot's work. Professor Kuehnemann has presented these ideals fairly and enthusiastically. The presentation would gain if we could translate the German English back into his real German. Professor Kuehnemann misses in President Eliot "what might remind us of Kant," and he, or his translator, supplies it abundantly. Yet the exotic style marks well enough the peculiar character of the book. It is no treatment of the subject, simply for its own sake...
...speeches were chosen with care and were representative not only of political debating but also of well-known works in English poetry and prose. They dealt with former political problems, with important issues of past times, and with heroic deeds and actions; one or two were selections chosen to play upon the sympathies of the audience. The competitors gave evidence of careful preparation and, in nearly every case, spoke forcibly and with confidence...
Frank Stern, of Boston, the last Harvard speaker, prepared for College at English High School. He had no experience in debating at school, but won the Pasteur Medal last fall...
...Japanese ambassador was the next speaker whom Mr. Wheelock called upon. Baron Takahira, as he rose, was greeted by his countrymen with the national "Banzai." After apologizing for his poor command of English and explaining his position as ambassador, he spoke of the happy relations between the two countries. The recent "warscare" with Japan, he said, was due entirely to the reports which the press had circulated on insufficient authority. "Journalism would be more appreciated if it were possible for it to work in harmony with diplomacy." The recent visit of the feet to Japan was thought by many...
...three games that the Freshmen have played so far this season have resulted in victories. Somerville High was beaten, 7 to 3; English High, 5 to 0; and Exeter last Saturday by the score of 4 to 2. The Freshmen have improved greatly in batting and are playing together well. Kennedy, who played first base during the early practice, has recovered from an injury to his knee and will play his first game today. Kelley is out of the game on account of an injury and Blackall will take his place...