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...appears today, although not so replete with good things as the last issue of this paper, has some excellent matter in it. The best story of the number in it. The best story of the number is "The Masquerade Ball." Mr. DeWolf, its author. has dealt in this particular bit of fiction with scenes and people widely different from those he delineated so well in his story "After Twenty Years," in the Advocate. The story which appears today is a student reminiscent sketch, depicting in a perfectly natural manner the abyss of mortification into which a particular seaside resort...
...principal poetry of the number is by the late Charles Henry Lieders, four of his best poems being published, together with a sympathetic tribute to his memory by the editor. In "Bric-a Brac," among the excellent things, is a dainty bit of verse to "Dora's Eyes," by Irving S. Underhill, Williams...
...From this bit of rowing history it is easy to appreciate the necessity of sound traditions carefully preserved. To the credit of Yale it may be said that she was quick to build up her system once she saw the need it, and Yale rowing stands today on a solid foundation with a clearly-defined policy. Harvard, on the other hand, has a code not so clearly formulated. She has men who understand the science, but unfortunately there are factions that represent different ideas. In rowing, Harvard is sorely in need of leader and of harmony among her graduates...
...author warns the modern boxer against ancient errors of form and cites several illustrations. Those who are inclined to take "a bout with the gloves" should not fail to read this paper, so replete with valuable instructions. The best story of the number is "Gert," a most delightful bit of fiction, whose plot is laid on the wilds of the frontier. The characters delineated are out of the ordinary run and are beyond the daily experiences of those even whose lot is cast in the least developed of our Western settlements...
...following bit of interesting information about the first man who was graduated from Harvard is taken from the Cambridge Tribune...