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MORNING AT SEVEN

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Rumors to the contrary, the new bell in Harvard Hall is a worthy acquisition. A deep tone not alone fails to irritate but even pleases the ear of the sleepless one who hears its seven o'clock tribute to tradition. And the solemn announcement that another class has departed its watch-pocketing professor (bad phrase) comes well, very well from its melodious clapper.

The Menchenustically minded may object to the culture-colored conviction of its toll. No other could object. Bells enough there are of the efficiency variety. This is not an efficient bell. It might have hung there for centuries. The tone is ancient--deep throated--a voice worthy to sound above "the urban noises" of an urbane Cambridge.

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