Word: good
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...former head of the Law School, Dean Ezra R. Thayer '88, had the full co-operation of Professor Pound. In the search for a man to take up the work after the loss of Dean Thayer, the overseers of the University in no way could have made such a good requital as by giving the appointment to Professor Pound, who had been so closely associated with Dean Thayer...
...displayed ability at the middle distance which makes him a dangerous opponent. Coggehell was captain of the Freshman team first year and although it is his first variety season he has already shown that he is a dependable half and one miler. He has a long easy stride, uses good judgment, and has a beautiful spurt at the finish. His work against Yale at the B. A. A. games was of high order. Donahue, due to his being unclassified last year, is as yet practically untried in Harvard running. He was on the University second short distance team which raced...
...college concerts, St. Louis had four on four successive nights, and altogether Harvard conflicted with Yale on four of the eight cities in its itinerary. Such a situation necessarily dampens the reception which the undergraduates get in the West and South, and thus handicap these student organizations. The greatest good, however, may accrue to the alumni. Instead of having their purses drained and their hospitality taxed to the limit, the graduates of the four universities will be able to support each other's activities, with the result that Christmas tries in the future will be more uniformly successful...
...regards the clearness of the water, it is found that sunlight does more harm than good. By supporting growth of vegetable matter in water, scientifically formed "algae," sunlight causes water to become discolored. The only possible evil from lack of sunlight would be a slight psychological effect on the swimmers. Considering that the lighting system would be complete, and that swimming meets are held generally at night, this objection is very slight. As regards ventilation, this would be adequately provided for by the fan method. And beside all essential equipment, the pool was to have two very modern appliances...
...field of extra-curriculum activities requires both perseverance and a careful sizing up of opportunities. And to have done this in so popular a way as to attract more spectators, than have witnessed any other intercollegiate contest proves both the ability of the managers and the existence of a good opening for this new sport...