Word: old
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...scrap for the flowers. It is one of the few traditions that we have here at Harvard, and it seems to me that it would be a great pity if it should fall through from lack of interest. Ninety-six should not be the class to let this old custom...
Harvard is old, successful and up-to-date in her methods; these three characteristics explain her pre-eminence. That is the case with the New York Life among life insurance companies. It was organized in 1845, just as the steady growth of life insurance began in this country; its financial standing on January 1, 1896, was as follows: Assets, $174, 791, 990.54; liabilities, $150, 753, 312.65; surplus, $24,038, 677.89; and its "Accumulation Policy" is the most liberal policy contract issued by any company The latter statement is no mere rhetorical boast, as may be seen by a comparison...
...bonds and stocks, with interest rates and market values. Real estate schedules are also published for distribution to all who ask for them. The report is made after methods understood by the public, upon the basis of business completed and money actually received and disbursed, without the old-time padding and cross-entries...
...Military Band will play at the game this afternoon. All the men must be at the Old Gymnasium at 2.15 p. m. Every one must be on time, as six new pieces will have to be practiced...
...plain that it is somewhat irksome and involves a little trouble to put on a football suit, and that it seems inconsistent with the dignity and importance of a Senior to rough it a bit at the Tree. But the custom is nevertheless a good one and as old as Class Day itself, and the most important of the events of this day. It will not hurt any one to enter this friendly contest, and it should mean a good deal to the men who value and love Harvard's old traditions. We must confess that we have far more...