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...insufficient, until in 1878, when Augustus Hemenway '75, of Boston, gave $100,000 for the erection of a new University gymnasium. The architects were Messrs. Peabody and Stearns, of Boston, and the contractors, Norcross Bros., of Worcester. The building was opened in 1879 and was then by far the largest, best equipped, and most handsome college gymnasium in the country. Since then Harvard has been surpassed in this respect by almost every university, notably Yale, Princeton, and Columbia, and by not a few preparatory and high schools...
...joint meting last night of the Bryan Club and the Bryan Campaign Committee the two organizations were fused into one, to be called the Bryan Club. The following resolution was passed, Resolved: "That we organize into a Bryan Club for the purpose of polling the largest possible vote for, Mr. Bryan at the straw ballot, and that we work to bring Mr. Bryan's policies into favor among the members of this University." Officers were elected as follows:. president, W. A. Terrall 1L.; secretary, H. H. Hemingway...
...largest and most important collection received by the Museum this year is from Mr. Thomas Barbour '06 and consists of objects and utensils from New Dutch Guinea, a region hitherto unrepresented. Mr. Lewis H. Farlow, who has given many specimens during the last six years, has contributed relies of the Pacific Coast Indians. Among other additions are those made by Dr. L. C. Jones and Mr. C. B. Moore '73. The collection of photographs has been enriched by the addition of over 130 prints. The funds of the institution have been used for expeditions as well as for purchase...
...yard dash had the largest number of entries, and seven heats were run off, the first man in each heat qualifying for the finals. L. J. Freedman 1G. won in 3 seconds, equalling his own record made in the carnival a year ago. The 16-pound shot put resulted in a tie between L. W. Bangs '08 and F. H. Burr '09. Bangs made the best put, 42 feet, 5 inches, but could not overcome Burr's handicap of 4 feet, 6 inches. Burr's actual put was 38 feet, 11 inches...
...result of the recent canvas, the directors of the Harvard Dining Association have outlined a now plan, printed on another page this morning, which, as far as can be foreseen, should comply with the needs of the largest possible number...