Word: evenness
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Whatever the reasons in favor of these locations, the objections to them are of much weight. In the first instance, that of the Brooks House, one of the prettiest and most complete corners of the College ground is to be invaded, and even if the new building does not fail to harmonize with the old ones, it seems sure to overcrowd the space. As for Randall Hall, it would probably be much more useful, if placed nearer the square. It is of course, exceedingly difficult to pick out a position which would be satisfactory in every way, but it will...
...efforts to give more recognition to students who attain a high rank in their studies, but who do not apply for scholarships, are noted. President Eliot points out in this connection that even now a decided majority of the highest scholar in College are men who are in no need of pecuniary assistance...
...feature of the number is the unusually large number of body articles. They are generally amusing, particularly the "Fables" and "In a Grape-Arbour." The shorter "Jokes," however, are even better...
...appear however. It is hard to see, on the other hand, how any real injury can result from the increase of the suffrage. Naturally enough the recipients of the Harvard degree of A. B. should consider themselves a little more closely connected with Harvard affairs than other people, even though they do not always take the trouble to vote, but the notion that there is danger of introducing an undesirable element into the vote, is to say the least, a trifle visionary. If a man has not the interests of the University at heart, he is not likely to vote...
...reference to the complaint that we so often hear,- that Harvard's social conditions interfere with her athletics, let me say that the Harvard undergraduate who captains a team or crew, who does his best, even if defeated,- is honored, and has won a prize that makes a social recognition absolutely paltry...