Word: light
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...undertake a course for the serious study of the basis of modern liberal religious thought. In accordance with this purpose, the president, J. H. Lathrop '05, was directed to conduct a class for the study of the "Development of the Messianic Idea in the Old Testament" in the light of modern Biblical criticism with a view to the relation of the idea of Christ. Through such study it is purposed to demonstrate the basis of the so-called liberal theology as against the traditional theology. There are many men who, while not able to find themselves in the older systems...
...course there is little probability of the occurrence of such a fire, but buildings always burn unexpectedly, and there is always some danger as long as there is light or heat in a building. Besides gas, there are electric lights in Sever, and the crossing of wires is apparently a common cause of fires. Furthermore, even officers of the University are in the habit of smoking not only in the hallways, but among papers and boxes in the washroom in the basement. At least there is some risk of what might prove a calamity, and there ought to be none...
...track squad, which now numbers about 150 men, has had light work during the past week. The sprinters, quarter-milers, hurdlers, and broad jumpers, have taken short runs and practiced starting on the board track behind the Gymnasium, the half-milers have run slowly for a short distance, and the long distance squad has held runs of about two miles. The pole-vaulters and high-jumpers have practiced twice a week in the Gymnasium, and the shot-putters every day. The work of all the squads will continue to be light until J. G. Lathrop arrives in Cambridge on Tuesday...
...Light work will start today and will last for two weeks in order to get the men in good condition. Captains have been appointed for the various squads which will meet in the Gymnasium every afternoon. The sprinters, quarter-milers and broad-jumpers will report to Dives, and half-milers to Curtis, at 4. Candidates for the mile and two-mile will report to King at 4.30. The shot-putters will practice at 4 and the high-jumpers from 3 to 4.30. Candidates for the hurdle events will join the sprinting squad. Pole-vaulting practice will be held...
...Union proved an ideal place for the dance. The Lobby was hung with laurel ropes, beneath, which stood many potted palms. Set off by these were two boxes, tastefully decorated with cushions. The remaining thirteen boxes were in the Writing Room, which was colored with red, lights, the Periodical Room, which was hung with Japanese lanterns, and the Game Room, the dim light of which set off many brilliantly colored cushions. In the Library, whist tables were placed. The Living Room, where the dancing took place, was entirely free from decoration, save for a few large palms and a large...