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...realize that we are contributing to something which shall always stand, not only as the finest college athletic field in the country, but as a memorial to those Harvard men who unselfishly devoted their lives to their country's good. It is, too, but fitting that, when Col. Higginson has shown so generous and lively an interest in our athletic welfare, and the graduates have with equally admirable alacrity subscribed forty-seven out of the necessary fifty-thousand dollars we should show our appreciation by a hearty and ready response to the call for the last three thousand dollars...
...Abbott. Dr. Hale, Mr. Hooper and Dr. Parks, each man bringing out special characteristics in this great life which had come to his notice. These men universally base their remarks on a profound love for the man, a profound respect for the preacher and his views. Colonel Higginson writes a letter on Phillips Brooks' school and college days and this is followed by Prof. Peabody's Address at the memorial service in the Chapel. The last pages are taken up by appropriate verse and editorials...
...Christian Churches and Cathedrals;" on February 8, Mr. George P. Baker will talk on "Dramatic London in Shakespeare's Time;" on February 15, Professor Marsh on "Political and Social Institutions of Spain:" on February 22, Professor Ashley on "Recent English Poetry;" and on March 15, Col. T. W. Higginson will speak on "The Aristocracy of the Dollar...
...William Cuyler of three trophy cups to the three divisions of athletics, in memory of his brother Theadore de Witt Cuyler. Judge Howland then gave a valedictory for the old fence and the brick row, a painting of which has just been presented by Chauncey M. Depew. Col. Higginson, representing Harvard, was the last speaker of the evening. He spoke chiefly on athletics...
...Upper Massachusetts at 6.45 p. m. to day, to consider means of raising the $3000 still needed in order to begin work on the "Soldier's Field." No subsubscriptions will be called for at the meeting, and everyone in college is urged to attend in recognition of Col. Higginson's generosity...