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...graduates of the university have edited a pamphlet compiled from the writings of three of her most, brilliant and loyal alumni. It includes "Soldiers Field," by Major Higginson, "Habit," by Professor James, and "The Mistakes of College Life," by Dean Briggs, and "Master Fortissima." The Freshman cannot read this little book without gaining encouragement and new strength for the fight to maintain high ideals. There is no reason why the advice and inspiration contained in this generous gift should be limited to the Freshmen. anyone who buys the book will find something helpful, something which will make the world seem...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A HELPFUL GIFT | 10/20/1916 | See Source »

...pamphlet containing three essays and a poem will be distributed to all members of the Freshman Class today. Its contents are: "Soldiers Field," and address by Major Henry Lee Higginson '55; "Habit," by William James '69; "The Mistakes of College Life," by Dean Briggs, and "Mater Fortissima," the Phi Beta Kappa poem in 1903. This gift is made through the generosity of six anonymous donors who style themselves "Six Harvard Graduates...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Pamphlet Published for Freshmen | 10/20/1916 | See Source »

...present athletic field; then follows a selection from the essay "Habit," by the late Professor William James '69 in which the necessity of habits without exceptions is emphasized. The other two selections are Dean Briggs' "Mistakes of College Life" and the Phi Beta Kappa poem of 1903, "Mater Fortissima." These little books will probably be distributed some time next week as the gifts of "Six Harvard Graduates in New York...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: NOVEL GIFT TO FRESHMAN CLASS | 10/11/1916 | See Source »

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