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...merits of existing and proposed systems the present undergraduate will probably have to decide all too soon. And the temerity he shows at the bridge table, his sense of perspective at the movies, and his forethought in clicking the latch will doubtless all prove of value. But meanwhile as he sits on the fence, (a very comfortable one), passing what snap judgements his fancy may dictate, it is satisfying to realize that in the field below the combat is intense, and that on descending into it, though he may perish from almost any cause, he will not die of boredom...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CONFLICT AND ENNUI | 1/14/1924 | See Source »

...University who wants to do his "bit" for the cause of human progress will find the latch string always out at Phillips Brooks House...

Author: By Walter IRVING Tibbets, (SPECIAL ARTICLE FOR THE CRIMSON) | Title: BROOKS HOUSE MAKES FOR HUMAN PROGRESS | 10/29/1921 | See Source »

...Where basement doors are commonly hooked open, provide fusible link fastenings and springs on doors so that in case of fire in the basement, the doors will close and latch automatically...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SECURITY AGAINST FIRE | 4/13/1911 | See Source »

...Birtwell, secretary to the associated charities of Boston, followed Mr. Cummings. He thought that the only way for college men to get at the men in the Port was by treating the latter like any of their other friends, by having their latch-strings always out for them. He mentioned many practical problems which college men might work at and much good that might be done in this...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Conference on the Prospect Union. | 11/21/1891 | See Source »

PACH'S STDIO.N. B.- The latch string...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Special Notices. | 12/22/1890 | See Source »

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