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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...introducing Dr. George A. Gordon D.D. '81, who delivered the commemorative lecture on Milton last night at Sanders Theatre, President Eliot said that Milton expresses the aims and ideals of Harvard University by his life more than any other man. He was one of the greatest Puritans of his time, and Harvard College was founded by Puritans to supply a religious education. He was a great writer of prose and poetry, and teaching the English language is one of the greatest aims of the University. He was the apostle of civil and religious liberty, which is what Harvard College...
...ever had." He began his work the day he was elected and did not stop until after the Yale game. Another name must not be omitted, that of W. F. Garcelon, the real power which has made success possible. The team, however, won the game and to them the greatest praise...
...ship, forcing it to float with the current. The Arctic regions would provide innumerable opportunities for geographical studies and for the investigation of the upper air currents. New forms of life could be discovered. In addition to all this, the artist would be given a chance to paint the greatest beauty that the world provides. Young, energetic men are wanted for this search for the North Pole; and money is absolutely essential for its success. When both are at hand, we shall be ready for a final attempt...
...will be a great game, the greatest of the year. Who can tell whether a Yale team which has only recently found itself can rise to the occasion and gain victory from a Harvard team whose progress has been consistent, steady and rightly timed to meet occasions as they appeared? Who can tell whether Yale strategic ability, the result of long and constant application, can cope with Harvard's newly applied organization of football intelligence and come out the victor...
...annual dividend of the Co-operative Society, amounting to 8 per cent., will be paid at the Co-operative office on this and succeeding mornings, between 9 and 12 o'clock. It will be the largest ever paid by the society, the profits being nearly $15,000, and the greatest individual amount $141. Last year's membership cards must be presented in order to obtain payment...