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Dates: during 1890-1899
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There are scores of men in public life in England today, said Mr. Lehmann, who, like Mr. Gladstone, Mr. Asquith and Sir William Harcourt, owe much of their success as public speakers to the fact that they took part in these Union debates while at college. Here they acquired an excellent training by addressing large and heterogeneous gatherings, which cannot be acquired by speaking before smaller though more intellectual societies. Mr. Lehmann hoped that in the near future some such organization as the University Club might do for Harvard what these clubs have done for Oxford and Cambridge, not only...
...Mandolin Club, the Banjo Club, and the Glee Club will furnish the music. J. A. Carpenter '97, who will lead the Glee Club, will also lead in the singing of "Fair Harvard" at the close. Every member of the University is urged to be present and to do his part in making the reception a success...
...Glee and Banjo Clubs gave their first Yard concert last evening in front of Holworthy. The programme consisted, for the most part, of old and favorite selections, and was most successfully rendered. A large crowd listened to the music and followed it up with cheering for the musical clubs and for the crew, and by singing Fair Harvard...
...crew, but the effect of these has been to improve the eight considerably. The men are steadying their shell now fairly well, and are rowing a long stroke with a smooth recover If they get off well they should make a good race for at least part of the distance...
...reception to be held in Memorial Hall tomorrow night after Mr. Lehmann's talk, it is hoped that the musical organizations will take part. Members of the Union will serve as ushers and will be distinguished by ribbons as no dress suits will be worn. The whole affair is to be informal as it is open only to members of the University and instructors...