Word: successful
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...will be entertained without expenses if they send their names to C. H. Ricker, 41 George street, Providence, R. I., on or before Thursday, February 20. They are also asked to tell him to what fraternity, if any, they belong. Last year the conference was held here with great success. A provisional program has been announced for the conference which includes addresses by Professor Everett, acting president of Brown University, the Rt. Rev. J. D. W. Perry, D.D., bishop of Rhode Island, Mr. R. H. Gardiner '76, Mr. E. D. Brandegee '81, the Rev. F. W. Crowder, Ph.D., Dr. MacCune...
...unusual success of the collection is due to the new system instituted this year. Plans were laid before Christmas so that articles might be gathered as easily as possible. One hundred and twenty-five collectors were chosen to do the bulk of the work. These men were put in charge of R. McKinney '15, as head collector, who was aided by five assistant head collectors: W. J. Bingham '16, K. Apolonio '15, G. M. McVicar '15, P. L. Rabenold '15, and T. M. Gallie '15. To each of these collectors five or six dormitories were assigned. The head collectors secured...
...fundamental causes of the popularity and attraction of athletics lies, in the fact that all seasons in all forms of sport lead to a common goal--a contest with Yale. This is the supreme test of the year's work, and its result determines the success or failure of that work. In the move to make intellectual activity as popular and attractive as competition in athletics, we take it upon ourselves to suggest that a similar final and supreme test be established in the realm of scholarly pursuits. Several years ago Professor Josiah Royce made this same suggestion, when...
...second smoker of the Sophomore class will be held in the Dining Room of the Union this evening at 9 o'clock. No trouble has been spared by the committee to make this occasion a success and the only further requirement is a large attendance to insure a smoker as enjoyable as the last. Dean Briggs will be the principal speaker. Refreshments will be provided as usual, and music will be furnished by Kanrich's Orchestra and a class quartet...
...head of the Naval Reserve, will be present and will either speak to the students on the subject, or will answer any questions. It is entirely possible that some students may have ideas on the subject which would be valuable, and if so, they would contribute to the success of such a meeting by speaking. If a sufficient number of students at Harvard, or at other colleges, should volunteer for the naval training, the whole problem could be tried out this summer. Those who are interested should come to the meeting and should find no embarrassment in presenting their...