Word: general
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...number of members in the Harvard Co-operative Society is now 2,438, a gain of eighteen over the corresponding period last year. In spite of the general unfavorable business conditions prevailing, the Co-operative has been steadily gaining in business, the book department showing a remarkable increase over last year of $8,156. A fact which conclusively proves the success the Society has attained is the number of inquiries received by the superintendent from other colleges concerning its organization and methods, and it is interesting to know that the Society is the largest and most successful organization...
...Misanthrope" the mental process by which Alceste becomes a cynic is that which took place in Moliere's mind. Disappointments at court, failing health and the character of Alceste itself produced general cynicism. Here the dramatist scores the court excesses and attacks society at large...
...keep alive interest in the need of a new building, it will amply serve its purpose. The present building is so hopelessly behind the times that it seems useless to try to improve it. If all the changes suggested were made, the Gymnasium would still be too small for general use and a great deal of money would have been spent in a futile endeavor to provide suitable facilities for indoor exercise. But although it may be unwise to put in a tank, a ventilating system, or other permanent improvements, there is certainly no excuse for not keeping the building...
...hope that the general interest in this subject is not dying out. For a time it looked as if the undergraduates were all keenly alive to the necessity of a new Gymnasium, but so far nothing definite has been accomplished. Can not some person or persons with authority start the movement immediately, and get some results before June...
...present footing, for it is not right to have any University team handicapped to such an extent. If the Committee feels that there is enough interest to make intercollegiate matches worth while, the expenses of the team should be paid in whole or in part from the general fund. It is perhaps doubtful if this step would make the sport particularly popular, but it would at least be given a fair chance for success...