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...possible remedy for this difficulty the suggestion is made that a general memorandum book should be started in the Union, and the Union authorities have expressed themselves as willing to give the plan a trial. It is hardly necessary to say that the value of the book will depend entirely upon the spirit with which it is used. An incomplete record is scarcely better than none at all, and in some cases much confusion might result from the omission of important dates. The CRIMSON will be glad to assist as far as lies within its power, but as many meetings...
...sung. Mrs. Goold's singing was admirable. It was for the singer a trying program, chosen to represent many types of song, and including in its range four centuries and as many nationalities; yet such was Mrs. Goold's versatility of art that one could hardly say where she was at her best. She brought out the special traits of each song, yet never exaggerated; she sang with spirit and taste, and always with charm. All in all, it was a remarkable performance...
...players alike. A supposedly weaker team carried off practically all the honors in the use of new and open plays, and in several other respects the Harvard team was tried and found wanting. A general condemnation of the eleven would be as unjust as it is unwarranted, but to say that the team as a whole came up to reasonable expectations would be to wander far from the truth. It required the spur of an opponent's touchdown to a waken the team to a fraction of its potential strength, and to bring victory out of defeat. Even then Harvard...
...football season. Up to this time the weakness of our opponents has allowed the coaches to try out a large number of men, but from now on the eleven will gradually assume shape and begin to approach in team play the skill which characterizes certain individuals. Needless to say this game will be watched with great interest for its bearing on the ultimate prospects of the season; but, whatever the score may be, the contest is not likely to be one-sided. The Harvard team is not one to be rattled by strong opponents, and the navy is expected...
When the Catholics, after the final separation and complete confiscation of all church property, refused to accept the "associations cultuelles", the government was compelled to temporarily restore the churches. What the outcome of it will be no one at present can say...