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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...application for tickets for the Harvard-Yale game. One of the conditions of the acceptance of his application is that he shall put stamps to the amount of twelve cents on the envelope that is to enclose his tickets later on; and this requirement is particularly emphasized by the use of capitals. The writer believes that the requirement involves unnecessary postage to the amount of two cents on every application--assuming the registration fee to be eight cents and that two cents will bear the weight of the envelope and its contents...
There is a far too prevalent idea among the undergraduates that the Union can be used by non-members as well as members. This shows either deplorable thoughtlessness or a sad lack of principle. In a smaller club, where all the members know each other would a non-member attempt to usurp the privileges of the club? Is the use of the Union by non-members defensible simply because you may not be caught? It is a contemptible disregard of very necessary rules, and should be discountenanced by everyone who has the welfare of the University at heart simply because...
...use the Union and do not belong, whether you do so through thoughtlessness or through lack of principle, will think twice before doing so, there would not be so much woeful disregard of other people's privileges. L. K. LUNT...
...there are those who, ignorant or forgetful of this dedicatory address, even in the very building that is a monument to generosity and devotion are endeavoring to get something for nothing from the University and its benefactors in a mean way. The Union was intended for the use of all Harvard men, but all who use it are expected to contribute their share towards its maintenance...
...find it hard to believe that there are men in the University so mean-spirited as deliberately to use the Union without becoming members. It is mainly through ignorance or failure to realize the intentions of the donor that this nuisance occurs. A glance at the rules of the club will dispel any such ignorance; a reading of Major Higginson's words would make anyone ashamed to use his gift without contributing something...