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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...march at all, the main extenuation of their taking part seems, to our minds, to be in the proposed scheme for caps and gowns of the class colors. With proper energy on the part of those in charge, a blue book canvass could easily be taken of those willing to parade and those who wish to buy caps and gowns. If thought advisable, the Seniors might wear their Class Day caps and gowns, with perhaps a bit of orange ribbon. Something definite would then be known about the number which would take part...
However these are matters of detail and will be discussed fully by those in charge. Since the students have consented to march, which is the main thing, they may be counted upon to make their part of the parade a good...
...Yale men, on the other hand, did not seem to have divided up their ground definitely. They also failed to remove benefiting but minor considerations. For this reason it was difficult to grasp their main argument...
Conroy spoke in excellent form, combining ease and force. His voice would have filled a larger room with ease, and he worked up to several very effective climaxes. His matter also was excellent, as he adhered to the single main argument, reinforcing it by well chosen examples...
...very interesting course of lectures was begun at the Bussey Institution last Thursday by Professor Theobald Smith. The subject is Rural Hygiene, and the lectures are given on Thursdays, at 4 p. m., through April and May. These lectures are open to members of the University without fee. The main topics discussed will be, Drinking Water and Sewerage in the Country, Heating and Ventilation in Country Houses, The Dairy in its Relation to Public Health, The Relation of Animal diseases to those of Man, and The Prevention of Infectious Diseases. The admission fee for persons not members of the University...