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The image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," specifically page 404. The content includes various announcements and reports related to Harvard University activities and events. Here is a detailed summary of the text:

1. President's Visit:

   • The President visited the Boston Club and was welcomed by Mr. Willard.
   • He expressed his gratitude for the club's support and mentioned that the Corporation and Government of the College appreciate the club's efforts.

2. The College Library:

   • The library will be open during the Christmas recess from December 27 to January 3.
   • Specific hours are listed for different days of the week.
   • The library will be closed on New Year's Day.
   • The Chinese Library and History Reading Room will be open with specified hours.

3. At the Houses:

   • Various houses (Adams, Dudley, Eliot, Kirkland, Leverett) held Christmas celebrations and dinners.
   • Adams House had a faculty entertainment featuring a play titled "Bridge Like Women" with listed performers and musicians.
   • Dudley House had a Christmas celebration with carols and a performance of "Up-to-Date Opera."
   • Eliot House had a Christmas dinner followed by entertainment.
   • The men in Eliot formed a Political-Economic Society and held a meeting with a guest speaker, Mr. Wilfred.
   • Kirkland House had a Christmas dinner and a reading of "The Epic of Franklin."

4. German Sing-Songers:

   • The German Sing-Songers held a concert on December 19, featuring a variety of performances.
   • The concert included singing and instrumental performances, with a second performance "on the air."

5. Inter-House Squash Tournament:

   • Results of the Inter-House Squash Tournament are listed, with winners and participants from various houses (Adams, Eliot, Leverett, Kirkland).

The text provides a snapshot of the academic and social activities at Harvard during the Christmas recess, highlighting the vibrant community and various events organized by different houses and clubs.

The image displays a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, detailing various events and activities related to Harvard University. Here is a summary of the key points:

The College Library

• Christmas Recess: The College Library will close for the Christmas recess starting on Thursday, December 24, and reopen on Monday, January 4, at 8:45 AM.
• New Year's Day Reading Room: On New Year's Day, the Reading Room and the Farnsworth Room will be open from 2 PM to 5 PM, while other departments of the library will remain closed.
• Chinese Library and History Reading Room: This room in Boylston Hall will be open on Saturdays from 9 AM to 5:30 PM, and on Sundays from 2 PM to 5 PM. It will be closed on New Year's Day.

At the Houses

• Harvard Houses Activities: Residents in the Harvard Houses participated in various activities during the past week, including the production of a skit titled "I'll Men Played Bridge Like Women" at Adams House.
• Christmas Events: Various Houses held Christmas dinners and events:
  • Adams House: Held a Christmas dinner on December 17.
  • Dunster House: Held a Christmas celebration with a buffet supper and entertainment on December 18.
  • Eliot House: Hosted a Christmas dinner on December 20.
  • Winthrop House: Held a Christmas dinner on December 17, featuring a reading by Bernard DeVoto.
  • Kirkland House: Held a Christmas dinner on December 15, with a program titled "The Epic of Eve."
  • Lowell House: Members shared a Christmas card with a squash tournament held the previous week.

International Club

• The International Club organized a dinner at the Commander Hotel on December 12, with Professor A. N. Holcombe speaking on "Municharia and the New World Order." The evening included musical performances.

German Sing-Songers

• Members of the "German Sing Song" group met under the leadership of J. MacL. Hawkes for a concert and formed a permanent organization. They held a Christmas dinner on December 19, which included a concert by a glee club and piano performance.

This page captures a snapshot of the vibrant extracurricular and social activities within the Harvard community during the holiday season.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 404. The text on the page discusses various activities and events related to Harvard University and its houses during the Christmas recess.

1. The College Library:

   • The College Library will be closed on Sundays during the Christmas recess and will reopen on January 3, with regular hours from 9 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. on weekdays, and 2 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. on Saturdays.
   • On New Year's Day, the Reading Room and Farnsworth Room will be open, but other departments will be closed.
   • The Chinese Library and History Reading Room in Boston Hall will be open from 9 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. on weekdays and from 8:45 A.M. to 1 P.M. on Saturdays, but closed on Sundays and New Year's Day.

2. At the Houses:

   • Adams House: Hosted a Christmas dinner on December 17, featuring a production of "If Men Played Bridge Like Women" by four tutors in the House.
   • Dunster House: Had a Christmas celebration with a dinner and entertainment on December 17. Professor Edward Ballantine, from the Department of Music, played piano selections, and an opera was performed.
   • Winthrop House: Hosted a Christmas dinner on December 17, with a performance of "The Epic of Man" by a member of the House.
   • Kirkland House: Had a Christmas dinner on December 15, with a member reading a poem entitled "The Epic of Man."
   • Eliot House: Hosted a Christmas dinner on December 17, with a performance of a musical by the Instrumental Club.
   • Lowell House: Held a Christmas dinner on December 17, with a performance of a poem by a member of the House.
   • Leverett House: Hosted a Christmas dinner on December 17, with a performance by a member of the House.
   • Mather House: Had a Christmas dinner on December 17, with a performance of a poem.
   • Quincy House: Hosted a Christmas dinner on December 17, with a performance of a poem.
   • Cabot House: Had a Christmas dinner on December 17, with a performance by the House's musical group.
   • Mather House: Hosted a Christmas dinner on December 17, with a performance by a member of the House.

3. Sports and Events:

   • The Harvard Glee Club sang at the Kirkland House Christmas dinner.
   • The Harvard Squash Tournament concluded with the following results:
     • League A: Dunster, 1; Adams, 1; Eliot, 1; Lowell, 1; Leverett, 1; Kirkland, 1; Winthrop, 1.
     • League B: Mather, 2; Quincy, 2; Cabot, 2; Pforzheimer, 2.
     • Swimming results: Adams defeated Lowell, 13 to 9, and Leverett defeated Kirkland, 17 to 7.

4. German "Sing-Songers":

   • Members of the German Sing-Songers group, led by J. MacL. Hawkes, performed early German carols on the radio on December 19.

This page provides a snapshot of the festive and academic activities within Harvard Houses during the Christmas break.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 404. It contains several sections detailing various activities and events held at Harvard University during the Christmas recess and New Year's period.

The College Library:

• Hours: The College Library was closed during the Christmas recess but reopened on December 27 and January 3. It was open from 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. on weekdays and from 8:45 A.M. to 1 P.M. on Saturdays. It was closed on Sundays and New Year's Day.
• New Year's Day: The Reading Room and the Farnsworth Room were open, but other departments of the Library were closed.
• Special Rooms: The Chinese Library and History Reading Room in Boston Hall were open from 9:00 A.M. to 1 P.M. and 8:45 A.M. to 1 P.M., respectively, on Saturdays, and were closed on Sundays and New Year's Day.

At the Houses:

• Activities:

  • Adams House: Hosted a Christmas dinner on December 17 and a skit titled "If Men Played Bridge Like Women."
  • Dunster House: Featured an opera entitled "An Act of Light," performed by four tutors and a senior tutor. They also hosted a Christmas dinner.
  • Kirkland House: Held a Christmas dinner on December 15, featuring a reading by a member of the House, and a Christmas carol sing.
  • Winthrop House: Organized a Christmas dinner on December 17 and an afternoon of accordions.
  • Other Houses: Various other houses held their own Christmas dinners and events.

• Political-Economic Society: Formed in Eliot House, with Malcolm Bancroft, E.C. Nickerson, Jr., Samuel Powell, Jr., and others as members.

• Swimming Tournament: Eliot House defeated Leverett House in a swimming tournament.

• German Sing-Song: A group from the German Sing-Song Club, led by J. MacL. Hawkes, performed German carols on December 19.

The page provides a detailed look at the social and academic activities of Harvard students during the holiday season.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 404. The content discusses various activities and schedules for the College Library and Harvard Houses during the Christmas recess and New Year's Day.

College Library:

• The Library will be closed on Sundays during the Christmas recess from December 27 to January 3.
• On weekdays, it will be open from 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
• On New Year's Day, the Reading Room and the Farnsworth Room will be open from 8:45 A.M. to 1 P.M., but the Chinese Library and History Reading Room in Boston Hall will be closed.

At the Harvard Houses:

• Adams House: Had a Christmas skit titled "If Men Played Bridge Like Women" on December 17.
• Dunstable House: Had a Christmas concert on December 21.
• Elliot House: Had a Christmas dinner on December 15, featuring a reading by Professor A. N. Holcombe and a poem by Professor D. W. Chapman.
• Kirkland House: Had a Christmas dinner on December 17 and a concert on December 20.
• Lowell House: Participated in the Christmas concert.
• Winthrop House: Had a Christmas dinner on December 17 and a concert on December 20, with members performing Christmas carols.

Additionally, the Instrumental Club provided music, and the Political-Economic Society was formed, with the following members listed: Malcolm Bancroft, E. C. Nickerson, Jr., E. C. Powell, Jr., Samuel Watson, Jr., Samuel Wetten, and others.

German Sing-Songers:

• A group of German Sing-Songers gave a concert on December 19, which was well-received.

The page also mentions the results of a recent tournament among the Harvard Houses, with some teams winning and others losing.

The image shows an open book, likely a bulletin or newsletter, with text on both visible pages. The left page is labeled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" at the top, and the right page continues the text without a visible title.

Left Page (Page 404):

• The text begins with a section titled "THE COLLEGE LIBRARY," detailing the library hours during the Christmas recess and regular terms. It mentions specific rooms like the Reading Room and the Farnsworth Room, and notes that the Chinese Library and History Reading Room in Boston Hall have different hours.
• The next section, "AT THE HOUSES," describes various activities at different Harvard Houses. It mentions a production called "If Men Played Bridge Like Women" at Adams House, a Christmas dinner at Dunster House, and a reading by Professor A. N. Holcombe at Kirkland House. It also notes that Winthrop House had a Christmas dinner and a reading by Professor F. O. Matheis, and that the Harvard Glee Club sang at a dinner at Kirkland House.

Right Page:

• This page continues the "AT THE HOUSES" section, detailing more activities. It mentions a squash tournament at Winthrop House, with specific team members listed. The results of the tournament are provided, including wins and losses for different teams.
• The final section is titled "GERMAN 'SING-SONGS'," which describes a concert by the German Sing-Song group led by Professor F. E. Lewes. The concert included German carols and was broadcast on the radio.

The text is dense and includes many proper nouns, specific dates, and detailed descriptions of academic and social activities at Harvard, indicating that this bulletin serves as a record or announcement of events and updates for alumni.

The image shows an open page spread from a book or magazine titled "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN." The visible page is numbered 404. The text includes various short sections describing events and updates related to Harvard alumni, such as activities at the college library, news from the Harvard Houses, and information about German "sing-songers." The text appears to be printed in a classic serif font on cream-colored paper, and the right-hand page behind the main one is mostly blank with some slight discoloration or aging visible around the edges.

The image shows an open printed publication, specifically the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" resting on a neutral surface. We see one full page on the left and the right page is blank, indicating it may be the back of the previous page. The text is in English, and although the content is not entirely legible in this resolution, we can discern some details indicating that it's referencing university-related events and news, including something about "The College Library" and "Arts in the Houses." There is a visible page number (404) at the top of the left page. The paper shows some signs of wear and age, indicated by the slightly discolored edges and creases.

The image shows an open page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, with the left side containing text and the right side being blank. The text details various updates and events at Harvard, including information about the College Library's hours during the Christmas recess, activities at different Harvard Houses, and the organization of the instrumental clubs. There is also mention of specific events such as a Christmas dinner at Kirkland House, a reading by a member of the Harvard Glee Club at Winthrop House, and a presentation of "The Mikado" at Adams House. The page appears to be aged, with slight discoloration around the edges.

The image shows a page from a publication titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," specifically page 404. The page is formatted as a printed document with text in a serif font, typical of historical or academic publications. The content appears to be a report or announcement detailing various activities and events organized by Harvard University during the Christmas season and early winter of a particular year (the exact year is not visible in the image).

Key Elements in the Image:

Header:

• The top of the page prominently displays the title "HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN" in bold, capitalized letters.

Main Text:

The page is divided into several sections, each describing different events and activities:

1. The President's Library:

   • Mentions the President's Library as a gesture of gratitude from the College to the President.
   • Notes that the library was voted upon and approved by the College Corporation and Faculty, with thanks expressed to President Eliot for the valuable and useful present.

2. The College Library:

   • Details the schedule for the College Library during the Christmas recess and New Year's Day:
     • Sundays during the Christmas recess: Open from 8:45 A.M. to 1 P.M.
     • Weekdays: Closed throughout the recess.
     • New Year's Day: The Reading Room and the Farnsworth Room will be open, but all other departments of the library will be closed.
   • The Chinese Library and History Reading Room: Open on weekdays from 8:45 A.M. to 1 P.M., except Saturdays (closed from 3:45 P.M. to 1 P.M.). Closed on Sundays and New Year's Day.

3. At the Houses:

   • Describes activities and events held in the Harvard Houses during the past week:
     • Duester House:
       • Featured an entertainment on December 17, including a production of a skit titled "If Men Played Bridge Like Women". Performers included O. H. Taylor and C. C. Abbott, with D. W. Chapman as instructor in economics.
       • On December 21, a Christmas celebration was held, with piano selections and a ballad performance by R. G. Noyes, a senior tutor in the House. The performance was part of the "An Act of Upper-Date Opera," written by R. G. Noyes. Also featured was a "lattery of accompaniments played by N. P. Hallowell, Jr."
     • Eliot House:
       • Held a Christmas dinner followed by entertainment on December 19.

4. Instrumental Clubs:

   • Mentions the formation of the "Men in Eliot" club, which performed music. The club was formed by members of the Executive Committee of the Music-Economic Society, including F. M. Sullivan, D. M. MacLean, Malcolm Bancroft, Nickerson, Powell, Wadsworth, Watson, Holcombe, and others.

5. Harvard Glee Club:

   • Notes that on December 15, the Harvard Glee Club sang, and a member of the House read an original poem titled "The Epic of Epic."

6. Winthrop House:

   • Describes a Christmas dinner on December 17, followed by a reading by Bernard DeVoto, an instructor in English and editor of the Harvard Graduate School. On December 20, members of the House sang Christmas carols led by T. W. Sarretti.

7. German "Singer-Songers":

   • Mentions the formation of the "German Singer-Songers" club, led by J. MacC. Hawkes. The club performed early German carols on December 19, marking the second performance since the organization's founding.

Layout and Design:

• The text is organized into paragraphs, with clear headings such as "THE COLLEGE LIBRARY" and "AT THE HOUSES" to separate different sections.
• The page has a clean, structured layout typical of formal publications, with consistent margins and spacing.
• The paper appears aged, with a slightly yellowish tint and some visible wear, suggesting it is a historical document.

Overall Impression:

The page provides a detailed account of holiday and winter activities at Harvard University, highlighting cultural, musical, and social events held across various houses and departments. It reflects the traditions and communal spirit of the university during the Christmas season. The formal tone and structured presentation indicate that this is an official bulletin intended for alumni and the Harvard community.