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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...LOWELL.LOST.- On October 19, probably in the college yard, a bundle of MSS containing a copy of some of the private correspondence of George Washington, his own account of various campaigns, etc., etc. Any one returning this will confer a great favor and receive a reward from...
...inferior places in custom houses, etc. What is needed is a reform which will be applicable to positions which require executive ability; to positions such as United States marshals, collectors of customs, and postmasters of all degrees. The president has to appoint three officers per-day to positions in various parts of the Union, and naturally cannot do his work efficiently; some change must be made and the best remedy is a competitive examination...
...following articles of agreement establishing a single graduate treasurer for all the athletic organizations of Harvard university have been adopted by the various associations. At a meeting to consider them, there were present the chairman and subcommittee on organizations of the Athletic Committee, and representatives from the Athletic Association, Base Ball Association, Bicycle Club, Cricket Club. Football Association, Boat Club, and Tennis Association...
...among the means of bringing the students often together in a familiar way. To those the English club has lately been added. It is intended "to arouse an interest in the study of English," and specifically to give an opportunity for the discussion of topics suggested in the various English courses, and for reading of the best literary work of the students. Membership is confined to those who have been assigned to a high grade by their instructors...
...abolish the test system and at the same time they enforce it in courses where better and fairer tests have already been given. The inconsistency is apparent. It is our humble opinion that the examination system, to say nothing of the amount of written outside work required in various courses, is being pushed to an extreme...