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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...effect that no men, not in gymnasium clothes, are allowed on the floor of the gymnasium. The purpose of this rule is to keep off from the floor, men who simply drop in to see the teams work, and the necessity of the rule is now apparent. For the past two or three winters the floor has been lined with men watching the eleven practicing dropping on the ball and pursuing their other training. Of course it is gratifying to see so much interest evinced in the work of the team, but when this interest takes the form of hindering...
...such a state of affairs in a university of the size and pretentions of Harvard. It is detrimental to the students in more than one way for it encourages idleness among them at the same time that it deprives them of that which is their due. In the past the reserved book privilege has been pointed out as an answer to our requests, but the reseryed book privilege is far from being a full substitute for the right withheld. Suppose, for example, that a student is very desirious of taking out a reference book, but is unable...
During the year the endowment fund has been increased $1000. The work of the Society has been carried on the past year without incurring debt but it has been necessary to practice the most rigid economy. The executive committee have felt that a more generous investment of money in current expenses would be judicious. This is especialy true in regard to the library, which needs frequent additions to make the various courses as fruitful as they ought...
...constitution is peculiarly adapted to our conditions and needs and has in the past worked well-Von Holst Constitutional...
...convention of college presidents has been held in New Haven for the past two days. President Dwight of Yale presides and the general object of the convention is a discussion of branches of education taught in the colleges. The convention will discuss ways by which a better feeling may be established among the students of the different colleges in place of the rivalry that now exists in consequence of the competition in athletics. The subject of college athletics itself is one of the most important under discussion. The conference may result in the formation of an association of the presidents...