Word: modernizations
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...great universities have especial interest in this gain of the schools. The prestige of Harvard must be maintained before the country by the conspicuous success of its graduates. The changes in the methods of education in the last 40 years have emphasized the value of the practical side of modern education. President Eliot pointed out many ways in which the alumni could assist in this work...
...President that the regular Harvard entrance examinations in June be abandoned, and that those conducted by the College Entrance Examination Board be substituted. Such a change could not fail to be of great advantage to the University, for the present system is much too restrictive and old-fashioned for modern use. To get into Harvard now, it is necessary to go to a school where the special subjects required are taught, and to decide on this College a long time in advance, in order to take the studies needed for admission. For boys of limited incomes who ordinarily...
...last concert in Mr. Arthur Whiting's series of monthly expositions of classical and modern chamber music will be given in the Fogg Lecture Room this evening at 8 o'clock. The recital will be open to officers and students of the University only. There will be no charge for admission. Mr. Whiting will be assisted by F. E. Lowell...
...will take place on April 14 in Sanders Theatre. An unusual program has been arranged, which is made up entirely of ancient music. The harpsichord and clavier parts will be played upon a pianoforte, so constructed as to combine the tone of the ancient pianoforte with the advantages which modern acoustical studies have made possible. Mr. Dolmetsch, who is an eminent authority on ancient music, has taken personal interest in the preparation of the program. The flute concerto, supposed to be by Christian Bach, was discovered in manuscript but a short time ago and is now in the possession...
...MODERN LANGUAGE CONFERENCE. "Poe's Influence in France." Professor Babbitt. Common Room, Conant Hall...