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...service of higher eduction must be honorable when it can tempt a man to exchange an American ambassadorship for a university trusteeship. Mr. Robert Bacon has resigned the embassy at Paris to become a fellow of Harvard University. At Harvard the president and five fellows, with the treasurer, make up the corporation, the chief governing body of the University. The fellows must live within easy reach of Cambrdige Universities know they can count on the loyalty and service of their strongest sons. It is rare for that loyalty to be shown in such a dramatic way as in this instance...
...preceding publication. Many College men give the impression that they dislike to be caught reading a sermon. Certainly few look for one in an illustrated magazine. Dr. Fitch's recent sermon on "Youth and Religion" made a deep impression on those who heard it, and if the Illustrated can tempt any non-church goers to the furtive perusal of such a sermon in the seclusion of their studies, it will be one more distinct contribution to the value of undergraduate journalism at Harvard...
...himself; and when his college life suddenly disappears the question confronts him "What can I do?" Is his ambition and ability for political strength, for a power in government, or do the activities and prizes of business seem nearer his grasp? The grandeur and dignity of both may well tempt him, for in both we find, on the whole, dignity, high moral sense, and a prevailing desire for what is best. One way, perhaps, to decide this question would be to have a "fellows conference" here in the University, where men could meet together and have opportunity for a more...
...pleasing features and the scramble around the tree many think might be changed so that individuals would have more chance of success and could compete without donning football clothes and without the danger of injury. Finally it has been suggested that some other exercise should be substituted which would tempt more of the class to participate...
...executive would be one. (2) There would be no judicial. B. It would cause great instability of government. (1) Under it the government is likely to be shaken by demagogues. (x) They would work against the ministry in the House. (y) The honor of being a minister would tempt them to overthrow the ministry. (2) The formation of a third party renders the government likely to be overturned at any time. (x) If this party goes with the opposite side, the government is overthrown. (y) Its continuance depends upon the continued support of a majority. C. Under it, affairs would...