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There has been much splendid giving so far in the Campaign. We must not let the finale lag. Every contribution, large or small, will help Harvard reach its goal, but we need especially to think in large amounts. The cause is a splendid one, second only in importance to that of the Government bond issues. The University subscribed generously to the two Liberty Loans; why not give the bonds now to the Y. M. C. A. Hut Fund, and so make the sacrifice a genuine one? Whether you receive a liberal allowance from home or are earning every penny...
Pending the declaration of war by Congress, activities in the University are continuing very much as usual, although the tension of the situation has caused interest in everything but military organizations to lag. A certain tendency, however, to continue "business as usual" until definite word is received from Washington is apparent...
...another aggressive left wing man, and is also a very good shot. Kissel played right centre on the 1919 seven, and does not handle himself quite as well in the wing position as he did at centre. He generally covers his man well, but has a tendency to lag behind the line slightly, and his passes are often inaccurate. H. M. Bliss '17, who was regular right wing at the start of the season, is on pretty even terms with Kissel. He is a hard worker, but Kissel's slight advantage in speed ranks him ahead at present...
Thacher's work has improved lately, and W. Morgan held up the other end of the line in good shape, although his light weight sometimes counted against him. The forwards, however, still show a tendency to lag. All of them are also apt to skate out of position and run into each other, getting their passes off slowly, and in the case of the wings, playing the boards too much...
...Americans, then, and especially the men of the University that has so closely associated its name with this splendid work, cannot afford to let its activities lag for want of support. The service needs men, and its needs money...