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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Bridge up beyond the Longwood Bridge. The following committee on construction has recently been appointed: President, H. S. Pritchett of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, chairman, Hon. H. D. Yerxa, Hon. J. B. Holden '71L. As the act itself goes much into detail, specifying first class construction throughout and various improvements along the banks, and as the commission is not limited as to expenditure, the work is sure to be satisfactory. It is expected that the dam will be completed within from three to five years. The total cost is estimated at about...
...from June 26 to July 5. The conference, bringing together several hundred representatives of all the eastern colleges, was a success in every way, and its purpose to strengthen and improve the philanthropic and religious interests of the colleges --was well achieved. The social intercourse among men of the various colleges, the free out-door life, and the excellent spirit which prevailed, were features which contributed to the success and pleasure of the meeting...
...Campbell of London, England, Rev. W. F. McDowell of Edinburgh, Scotland, John R. Mott, Robert E. Speer, and Dr. Campbell Morgan. There were also open air services on Round Top at 7 o'clock in the evening, at which able speakers presented instances of various opportunities for Christian work in professions outside the ministry...
...tennis tournament. For the Fourth of July celebration, the auditorium was elaborately decorated by the different colleges. Judge Spencer of St. Louis delivered an address, and the larger colleges gave their songs and cheers. The celebration closed with a huge bonfire, about which the students moved in various formations...
...oval running track, and also a straight-away track, the finish of which will be in the bow of the horse-shoe. In the space underneath the seats will be built lockers and dressing rooms. There will also be a promenade under the seats with staircases leading to various points in the stands...