Word: placing
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...must have their hearts examined by Dr. Bailey. He will be in his office for that purpose between 1 and 3 o'clock this afternoon. Certificates will be given, which must be handed in to the Recorder, University 4, as soon as possible. This examination will take the place of the usual strength test held by Dr. Sargent at the Gymnasium...
...great problem of modern society is to find the individual place and ideal for the menial laborer whose life has become simply a cog in some great industrial machine. Machinery should not subordinate humanity. This is the great evil of modern democracy, caused by the tendency to regard labor, not as a pleasure which fortunately affords a livelihood, but as a means of obtaining money alone...
...grandstand will be erected for the boat-race with Columbia, which will take place on the Charles River next Saturday. The stand will be built on the new Charles River Parkway, near the foot of Arlington street, opposite the finish of the race. For several years grandstands for the, boat-races have been erected near Otter street on the road at the rear of the houses facing Beacon street. This year the erection of the stand upon the newly constructed parkway will bring the spectators much nearer the actual course. The race will be particularly attractive, since it will...
...Misanthrope" the mental process by which Alceste becomes a cynic is that which took place in Moliere's mind. Disappointments at court, failing health and the character of Alceste itself produced general cynicism. Here the dramatist scores the court excesses and attacks society at large...
Referring to your editorial on fencing in Saturday's issue, I think a few words may justly be said in defence of the maintenance of intercollegiate matches in what is essentially a gentleman's sport, and one which should hold a high place among athletics at Harvard...