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...following is a list of the articles collected, together with the number of each: overcoats, 13; raincoats, 4; coats, 91; trousers, 110; vests, 81; shirts, 113; shoes, 99 pairs; ties, 146; collars, 174; pajamas, 21 pieces; sweaters, 4; hose, 18 pairs; underwear, 65 pieces; caps, 19; hats, 29; gloves, 10 pairs; text books, 210; magazines, 400 pounds...
...small fire started in the trunk room of Claverly Hall yesterday morning about 8.30 o'clock, but by means of the dormitory hose it was practically extinguished when the Cambridge fire department arrived. The damage is estimated at about $200 to $250, covered by insurance, besides a few trunks on which there was no insurance. The quick discovery of the fire and the effective use of the hall apparatus prevented further damage...
...separate departments as in the case of the 1918 Red Book. Twenty-five per cent, of the advertising money will be allowed each candidate on the advertisements he receives, and those who make the board will become members of the Sophomore class committee, w hose picture will be in the Blue Book and in the 1918 Senior Albunt...
While attempts to ring in an alarm were being made, students ran into Claverly Hall and pulled the hose from that building out to the fire. The water was quickly turned on and five minutes later the firemen arrived. They soon extinguished the fire with chemicals. The speed with which the hose from Claverly Hall was put into action undoubtedly prevented a larger conflagration...
...Massachusetts avenue, opposite Bow street. In addition and as a further preventative to fire the University has installed an excellent system of automatic fire sprinklers in the basement of all the Yard dormitories, fire extinguishers are hung in all the entries, and various apparatus such as ladders, hose, and axes are placed in a closet in the back of University Hall...