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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...expected that they shall be monographic in character, or involve an elaborate inquiry into the subject in hand; but rather that they shall give evidence of ability to state clearly the result of careful thought. They should contain not less than 5000 words, and are not expected to contain more than 10,000. While the merit of the essays will be an important element in the award of the Fellowship, regard will in every case be also paid to the previous course of study and to the candidate's success therein...
...objection to this book is its title,- "Harvard Episedes." A book with this title is sure to be taken by the outside public as more or less representive of Harvard life. As a matter of fact, it is representative of only "a very little corner" thereof, and represents this corner in a far from attractive light. With the exception of Haydock, all the characters are unmanly, snobbish, morbid or unhappy. That such characters exist in every college class is of course undeniable, but they are, after all, not typical of this University or, let us hope, of any other...
...attract general attention in collegiate circles. The desirability of bringing the members of athletic teams into close contact, off the field as well as on it, and on a social as well as on an athletic basis, is so apparent that it requires no comment. This purpose, hardly less than that of providing first rate food, is the aim of the usual training table system...
Twenty-seven men spoke, which is only two less than the number at the Freshman preliminary trial, although the latter club has over twice the number of members. On the average, the speaking was good. The men showed a careful preparation on the main points but there was very little rebuttal and not enough life was thrown into the speaking. The speakers showed little tendency to cover too much ground...
...NOMINATIONS. (a) Every nomination must be made in writing, signed by not less than fifteen eligible senior electors, enclosed in a sealed envelope marked only "Senior Nominaton," and left at 44 College House before 7 p. m. of Saturday, December 11th. An elector may sign one nomination paper for every office to be filled, and no more...