Word: manly
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...response to numerous inquiries as to whether it is feasible for a man to work his way through Harvard, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences has recently issued a pamphlet on "Students' Expenses." The pamphlet contains an introduction by the Secretary, and letters from students now in the University, which give estimates of their expenses and receipts in previous years...
...man, writes the Secretary, who is healthy and industrious, who is well prepared for college work and has sufficient money for the necessary expenses of his first year, should be able to support himself during the remainder of his college course. Tuition, board, and may be estimated at $300 annually, and although there are many expenses which every man must regulate for himself, with careful economy strictly necessary expenses need not exceed $400: Every student should have this sum or a large part of it before entering, for, without it he is obliged during the first year to do work...
...second part of the pamphlet contains a number of letters written by students in response to a request that they should give others the benefit of their experience. Many letters express the opinion that it is better for a man to work a year before entering college rather than to come here without resources, but nearly all agree that after a year spent in college a man should be capable of earning enough to meet all necessary expenses...
...Abbott said that no man can walk in the steps of another and that we cannot do as Christ did, nor is it necessary. We should, however, try to have the spirit and principles that he had and carry them out according to our own time and place. A man can get only a faint reflection of Christ's character, but he must use this small knowledge to mould his own life. Christ was not an ecclesiastic, not a theologian, but a simple lover of men who tried to give them happiness. We must remember that happiness is character, what...
...expected that reduced railroad fares will be secured from all points. Each man attending the conference will be charged a program fee of $5. Board for the ten days will cost $9, and dormitory room $3, but a reduction in the last item will be made for men living in tents. The University will be represented by a delegation, as usual...