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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...considering these separately it will be found that an elective system with no credit offered, is exactly what we are finding unsatisfactory at present, and all must agree that a prescribed course not counting toward a degree, would not only cause much discontent but would be contrary to all Harvard traditions. Thus the four alternatives are narrowed to two, and the choice must lie between a prescribed course or an elective, credit to be given in either case...
...PLAY.- Tonight-rehearsal of Morris Dance and Ballad-Monger with orchestra at 7.30. Whole cast be present...
...cheering will be continued as in the old exercises, and the singing also, although the scrap will have to go entirely. Instead, however, of a scanty amount of singing as heretofore, the 'Varsity and Freshman Glee Clubs will be present, near the statue, and together, in order that the volume of sound may be greater, and will alternate with the cheering in singing Harvard songs suitable to the occasion. Seniors will be expected to help out in the singing, as well as in the cheering. Toward the end of the exercises, some prominent graduate, standing to the right...
...optional subscriptions are inevitably hard to start even when they call for small contributions, since the individual donation seems to play so unimportant a part in the final whole. The success of such subscriptions naturally lies with the spirit of the community in which they are started. Whether the present subscription for cups to be given to the '97 'Varsity nine is a failure or a success thus rests with the undergraduates. To us it seems that the permanent recognition of winning teams by prizes coming from the fellows themselves is an extremely good precedent to establish. We therefore urge...
Question: "Resolved, That a single tax on land would be better than the present system of taxation...