Word: getting
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Get the rhythm of this great University" was the advice given to the Freshmen last night in the first of the regular Monday evening meetings held in the Smith Hall Common Room by Professor Bliss Perry. "I am sorry," he said, "for those who go through this college and never discover what Harvard University is, but not sorry for that fellow who comes here from far off, and feels out of place and awkward, but who does the real thinking, dreams the dreams which have changed the face of the whole world." He said he was sorry for the "spoon...
...Thank goodness that a good influence is as contagious as a bad one and a good deal more so." Two or three fellows who get together with the real "Christian spirit" have more power than those who get together with bad intentions. Two or three who are brave enough to take a stand for what they really belive in will soon find that they have obtained a real following and that their little group has been doubled or quadrupled. He advised the Freshmen to come together in such small groups to think things over and really get to understand themselves...
...more to theological thought, especially in the centers of learning, which may indicate that groups of this nature will be more successful this year than before. They are non-sectarian, held in the interests of no denomination, with a purpose of simply giving men an opportunity for men to get together and to talk over religious questions. The Bible will be studied if the members so desire...
This is an exceptional opportunity for those men to get experience who wish to compete for the positions of manager and assistant manager of the 1921 Freshman crew next spring. The work of the competition will consist of odd jobs at the boat house, running the steam and motor launches, and a small amount of clerical work. All tasks will be apportioned so that they will not conflict with military or other courses...
...This small number of candidates will make it virtually impossible to play any outside games, unless more material is forthcoming, not only be cause there is a derarth of experienced players but also because what men have reported will have no one against whom to scrimmage in order to get in condition for outside games. Such informal games, with teams representing military and naval organizations especially, will in all likelihood be scheduled if enough enthusiasm is shown in the next few days and more candidates take an interest in the game and volunteer...