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...been absolutely shattered to fragments by the bombardment. It appear that, contrary to certain reports, none of the treasures were carried away to Germany. I may add that the great central vestibule contained also a large collection of paintings, some of considerable value, but chiefly of portraits of worthless of the university. These, of course, have all likewise perished...
They are honest expressions of opinion for the most part. But as they are opinions, they are generally worthless unless the author makes himself known...
...than makes up for their intrinsic uselessness. They stand for courtesy and friendship. Yet the presentation of cups to Yale or Harvard classes should not become a mere custom. A loving cup, given because it is the thing to do or because it is always done is even more worthless than the ordinary variety. With every such presentation there should be an increased feeling of real friendship between the two Universities...
Frye was in the box for the University team, and he showed even better form than heretofore. He kept the visitors under complete control throughout the contest as is shown by the fact that only one man got as far as second base. Four worthless hits and no bases on balls made the sum total of Frye's charity...
...conclusion must be, therefore, that the original figures, as totals based on averages, are practically worthless, resting simply on the personal habits of the individual computers. What those habits are is, in itself, unimportant, but protest may justly be made against multiplying sums spent on account of such individual habits as a basis for publishing alleged total expenses of Harvard men. The totals obtained would, indeed, be very suggestive, were they supported by facts. What is worse, however, is that they by innuendo attribute to the student body as a whole habits of frivolity, luxury, indolence, and intemperance, for which...