Word: writer
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...writer of the communication on another page calls attention to a most unfortunate condition of things, yet one which surely exists. The complaints which have been entered at the police court show conclusively that there is some systematic thieving done either by students or outsiders. In view of certain facts which have recently come to light, it does not seem improbable that men who are connected with the University are engaged in this contemptible practice. A little careful observation by students might lead to some definite evidence, and if such evidence can be found it ought not to be withheld...
...writer of the communication in regard to the Glee Club has, we think, made a suggestion which deserves the serious attention of those who control the policy of the club. One of the very many pleasant features of the spring term has always been the singing in the yard in the early hours of the evening. The only regret in the past has been that there has not been more of it. This year there has been less than usual. Thoughtlessness or indifference of the few in authority and not the general lack of interest has put the good...
...flue "Harvard spirit" of quiet and sober gentlemanliness for which Harvard men have always been noted. "My Dryad" is a short poem by P. H. Savage. It is not especially good. A long and cleverly managed article is J. R. Oliver's study of Maurice Maetterlink, a young Belgian writer, The article is abundantly stocked with quotations and is good reading. The Book Review for the month is a criticism of Dr. Everett's new book, The Gospel of Paul...
...number of the Monthly contains an article entitled "Of the Decadence of the Harvard Spirit: A Conversation." The writer is keenly alive to certain radical evils which have crept into college manners within a few years. These intruders have made themselves so prominent as to excite serious apprehensions in the minds of those who, in the hurry of college life, look about them and note the changes which have taken place. To graduates especially who have been college bred to another spirit, the signs of the times have caused no little anxiety. Such a treatment as the Monthly gives...
...Advocate has made a serious and hasty accusation against the CRIMSON. The writer has laid himself open to severe criticism. It is not our purpose, however, to enter any controversy. We wish merely to correct any false impression which may have been given by the Advocate's ingenious, but inaccurate statements...