| Show J 114 STUDENT LIFE The Harvard Crimson the official oran published every morning exmaking ancept Sunday and nouncement of everything of to the students that either has happened or is going to happen the Lampoon an illustrated comic fortnightly bringing before the students all the humorous aspects of University life and not fearing to satirize mildly the governing powers the Advocate also a fortnightly and The Monthly both devoted chielly to the stories poems essays critiques and appreciations contributed by the undergraduate litterateurs hut occasionally containing more serious matter Lectures single or in series concerts and readings round out the circle of mental recreation provided for the student by a bounteous alma mater The eminent English jurist Sir Frederick Pollock gave a series of lectures on law The “Cercle Francais” has French authors and scholars of renown who give series of lectures each year and what Harvard man of recent years has not listened with pleasure to some of Copeland’s readings? Then close at hand is lloston the Athens of America with its im-jMjrta- ever-varyi- ng nce entertainment round of high-grad- e And thus in mingling relaxation and strenuous effort social intercourse and solitary study the school vear passes speedily and Commencement greets another lot of graduates Once more the grand old yard dons its festive garb of Chinese lanterns and the little squirrels take refuge in the topmost twigs of the elms and peer in wong crowds der at the promenading below Class Day has been celebrated a week before Attired in cap and gown the seniors have solemnly filed in to prayers in Appleton Chapel and participated in all of the customary ceremonies and now on Commencement Day they join the vast throng of alumni Their store of knowledge acquired here merges together with that acquired in later life fate casts their lots in remote places but the lofty ideals of manhood and scholarship which they obtained here and an unswerving loyalty and devotion to “Fair Harvard” pride in her past achievements and an implicit confidence in her ability ever to rise triumphant in the future remain with them throughout life — C L ’96 gaily-chattin- |
