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Whatever the reasons in favor of these locations, the objections to them are of much weight. In the first instance, that of the Brooks House, one of the prettiest and most complete corners of the College ground is to be invaded, and even if the new building does not fail to harmonize with the old ones, it seems sure to overcrowd the space. As for Randall Hall, it would probably be much more useful, if placed nearer the square. It is of course, exceedingly difficult to pick out a position which would be satisfactory in every way, but it will...
...really think Griffith's at 7 Brattle street, Harvard square, is one of the best conducted barber shops I ever saw. I always feel satisfied when I get my hair cut there. They take so much pains in trimming it to have it look just so. Of course they make a specialty of haircutting. Get Griffith to hone your razor...
...most important suggestion which the President makes is that of having two occasions during the year, instead of one for the conferring of degrees. He does not appear as a partisan of such a change, but notes those tendencies of the Harvard system which would make it appear a consistent development. Formerly, a specified length of residence was the most important qualification for the degree; now it is the passing of examinations on a definite number of courses or half-courses. Provided that the curriculum is so arranged as to allow considerable freedom of choice among half-courses...
...Samuel B. Capen, ex-president of the Boston School Board, president of the Municipal League, and one of the foremost citizens of greater Boston, will speak before the union this evening at 744 Mass. avenue, Cambridgeport, at 7.45. Mr. Capen's subject will be, "Good Citizenship." These Wednesday evening lectures are free to men. Harvard men are invited...
...One feature of the number is the unusually large number of body articles. They are generally amusing, particularly the "Fables" and "In a Grape-Arbour." The shorter "Jokes," however, are even better...