Word: londoner
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Early in the summer, two days after Germany declared war on Russia, there was formed in London The American Citizens' Relief Committee, an organization which took upon itself the work of aiding all American citizens in Europe. Three Harvard men gave active assistance to the committee: J. P. Brown '14, a former editor of the CRIMSON, P. M. Rice '15, and W. W. Kent '16. The latter served as secretary for the organization...
Edward Hopkins, born in 1600, was a successful London merchant who came to New England in 1637. He was several times Governor of Connecticut Colony; and on his return to England he was elected to Parliament and appointed Warden of the Fleet under Cromwell. His will expresses his desire "to give some encouragement in those foreign plantations, for the breeding up of hopeful youths, both at the grammar school and college, for the public service of the country in future times'; and his educational bequests to New England are of great importance. Part of the income of one of these...
Henry Alexander Murray, Jr., of New York, N. Y., was elected captain of the University crew for 1915 following Yale race at New London last June. Murray was a leading member of the 1915 Freshman crew squad, until he broke the arm shortly before the Yale race. In the Sophomore year he rowed on the victorious University four-oared boat, an last year rowed Number 3 in the eight oared shell. He is 20 years old, 6 feat, 1 inch tall, and weighs 166 pounds. He prepared at Groton...
...pulling and Harvard recovering when the line was crossed. By so fine a margin was the victory determined. This race, captured by a single stroke, is likely to remain the most remarkable in the history of the two universities. It was the fastest ever rowed up-stream at New London, the time being 21 minutes, 16 seconds...
After the races luncheon will be served on the steamer "Chester W. Chapin" which has been engaged for the exclusive use of members and their guests. The steamer will sail up the sound while luncheon is served. The club train will leave New London immediately after the race, a box supper being served en route...