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From that dim age when the gay college boys observed the day of rest in a three-hour sermon, a longer dinner, and the remainder of the time in reading Numbers, recreation on Sunday has been in the moral eyes of the righteous the next thing to uncleanliness, and far worse than fratricide. Unending generations of college men have striven for ways whereby the boathouses, the tennis courts, and the athletic fields might be opened. And for all their striving, there is perhaps as much relaxation around Harvard Square on the Sabbath as there was in the time of John...
...various classes and graduates, the presentation of the Class Banner to the Freshman Class, and the confetti battle. The exercises are to start at 3 instead of at 4 o'clock. The rest of the festivities for Class Day will be carried out as usual. The Baccalaureate Sermon will be given by President Lowell in Appleton Chapel Sunday, June 17, at 4 P. M. Immediately following, President and Mrs. Lowell will hold a reception at their home to the members of the Senior Class...
What does that betoken? Nothing. Merely a little sermon on the vanity of kings, and nations. Where will we be when George VII ascends the royal dias? Will we be allies then of England, or Germany, or China...
...clock on the afternoon of the 17th, President Lowell will preach the baccalaureate sermon in Appleton Chapel. For this occasion the members of the graduating class will assemble in front of Holworthy Hall and will march to the Chapel where all but a few rows on the main floor will be reserved for them. The gallery will as usual be open to the public, and special seats will be set aside for members of the Faculty and their families. This same afternoon President and Mrs. Lowell will hold a reception for the Senior Class at their residence on Quincy street...
...Billy" Sunday attacked the religious attitude of American colleges, but particularly of the University, in a spontaneous oubtburst during his sermon last night. Not only did the revivalist score the student body, but devoted some of his denunciation to the Faculty...