Word: main
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Before entering upon the main part of his address, Professor Meyer sketched the growth of scholarship in America, especially at Harvard, from the German standpoint. From a comparatively minor position in scholastic rank one hundred years ago, Harvard has risen to the first place among American institutions and to one of the highest positions among the world's greatest universities...
...late been assailed by many discordant voices, all of them earnest, most of them well-informed, and speaking in every case with a tone of confidence in the possession of the true solution. One theory, often broached under different forms, and more or less logically held, is that the main object of the college should be to prepare for the study of a definite profession, or the practice of a distinct occupation; and that the subjects pursued should, for the most part, be such as will furnish the knowledge immediately useful for that end. But if so, would...
...great problems that has arisen of late in the University is that of Memorial Hall. It has lost money heavily and the question of closing it has arisen. It was determined, however, to continue the dining hall. Eating together is one of the best ways to make friends. The main object of the hall is to afford an opportunity for men to eat together...
...structure is of red water-struck brick and consists of a main part, occupied by the administrative offices, and a long wing for the infirmary, the supply-room, the department of oral surgery and the museum. An underground passage connects the Dental School with the Medical School...
...procession led by the Class Day officers and headed by the first marshal and the chairman of the Class Day Committee will march past Hollis, and crossing the Yard will pass between Thayer and University to Appleton Chapel. On reaching the Chapel, the procession will pass up the main aisle to the front. The marshal and chairman will then walk down the aisle dividing off the pairs into the pews. All will remain standing until the marshal and the chairman have returned to their seats. After the services the Seniors will leave in the same order in which they entered...