Word: local
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...merit of the two teams, but that is a futile argument. One admits with good grace that the quietus was put on effectively. It is, however, unfortunate that from statements like that quoted above, and from the paid-by the column wisdom of "Bill" and the rest, in the local press, the idea should become current that there is an organized and bitter "kick" at Brown over the Harvard line-up, or that Brown men are generally demanding: "Caesar, was it a dirty trick...
...return of grand opera to Boston after an absence of two years was marked last evening by the appearance of Montemezzi's new work "The Love of Three Kings." This year's season is introductory to a precedent in local operatic staging in that Mlle. Pavlowa and her entire "Ballet Russe" have been secured to co-operate with the Boston Grand Opera Company in their productions. Thus, in "Carmen," which is being given tonight, the complete ballet will be introduced as originally composed by Bizet. This ballet has never before been given in its entirety in this country. In cases...
...coach has as yet been engaged for the University baseball team, fall practice was carried on under the direction of Captain H. L. Nash '16. The team worked out daily for about three weeks and played six games with local semi-professional teams under the name of the "Rovers." These games resulted in three victories, two defeats, and one tie for the University nine. No attempt was made to pick a first team as it was desired to try out as many men as possible and get a line on the new material which will be available next spring...
...explains the greater increase in size of western universities on the ground that, because western states are growing more rapidly it is only natural that their own colleges should reap the benefit. Obviously this, while it has explanatory value, cannot reconcile the College to the danger of becoming a local institution. The activities of the Harvard Clubs throughout the country and of the now defunct Territorial Clubs show that Harvard men are not content with explaining the phenomenon. It is the opinion of many that the examination system is largely responsible. This feeling has led to the establishment...
...follows: 9 to 11, translation of Greek into English; 1 to 2, Latin Grammar; 2.10 to 3.10, Greek Grammar; 4 to 6, Algebra and Geometry. A fee of $5 must have been paid to the supervising examiner before the examination. This fee is necessary in order to meet the local expenses of examination and selection...