Word: matters
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...Road to Quincy square by way of De Wolf street, thus forming a connecting link between the Parkway and the University grounds. Such a scheme has been talked of for many years, but only assumed definite shape in 1902, when a committee of alumni was formed to consider the matter. Plans were drawn and approved by the Cambridge Board of Survey, but the City Government refused to consider the matter on the ground of expense. At present, the Cambridge Park Commission is heartily in favor of the scheme, not only as a beautifying improvement to the city...
...effect of this new ruling will be to put an end to the present custom of re-electing every overseer after the expiration of his first term of office for another six years as a matter of course, and without regard to the manner in which he performed his duties. It was thought necessary by the committee to stop this custom in order not to have negligent and incompetent men on the Board of Overseers for so long as twelve years. If, however, a man has proved himself worthy in his first term as overseer, the committee will of course...
...from students and instructors in the University. This sum was turned over to Dr. Grenfell, and by him credited to the fund contemplated. The total amount necessary for an endowment of such a bed is $1200. Dr. Grenfell's visit to this country has renewed the interest in the matter, and two subscriptions have already been received, one from an instructor and another from an anonymous giver. It has been suggested that the subscription be re-opened, and that, having served before, I again receive subscriptions...
Although there is not much new matter in the Catalogue, the arrangement of the departments under special headings has been made in order to make it easier to find information. The department of the College and the Scientific School may be found on pages 331 to 403, and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences on pages 404 to 413. Full information on the two new departments of the Graduate School of Applied Science and the Afternoon and Saturday courses for Teachers will be found on pages 414 to 427 and 526 to 527 respectively. The Graduate School of Applied...
...unnaturally, one interested in undergraduate writing is inclined to ask, why should not the average undergraduate story be better than it usually is? Perhaps the writers do not take the matter quite seriously enough; they are too apt to regard their stories simply as a means to the pleasures of social life on the Board, not as steps toward a more truly literary expression. The works show haste, carelessness, and a willingness to be content with a product far short of that of which they are capable. And may it not also be asked. do those who write about college...