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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...LUCIUS L. HUBBARD, '72, has in press a practical guide-book to Moosehead Lake and vicinity, with illustrations and a map of Northern Maine. It will be ready by July...
...title of this book admirably gives its aim; and, after reading it, we feel that it differs from most works on physical training in being the result of careful experience, rather than the expression of a hobby. From time to time enthusiasts put forth certain schemes, - one advocating the exclusive use of dumb-bells; another, a health-lift; a third, club-swinging, and so on; but the fact is, that true strength and health do not consist in having one set of muscles abnormally exercised, and the others neglected, - and this is a fact which Mr. Blaikie has been careful...
...power to better his form and development. It is owing to this, that thus far English college men have beaten us in almost everything. The average of their health is better, and it is therefore natural that their best men should be better than ours. But Mr. Blaikie's book is not intended as a manual for athletes only; far from it. It is addressed to the student, and to the idler as well, and, by following the practical advice which it gives, the former will be all the better fitted for study, and the latter will be spurred...
This little book will prove very serviceable to all who are interested in the bicycle. It begins with an excellent historical account of the first inventions in this line, and describes the gradual development of the present bicycle from the old velocipede. Two chapters are devoted to a full description of the manufacture and mechanics of the machine, and another to suggestions for learners. Advice about riding and racing, and information in regard to the laws and courtesies of the road, take up the next chapters. A list of thirty-nine routes, most of them in the vicinity of Boston...
...Scratch races take place at the boat-house to-morrow morning at 11 A. M. The races are as follows: Senior scullers; Four-oared barges; Junior scullers; Six-oared barges. The entrance-fee is fifty cents, and must be paid in advance. The entry-book is at Sever's, and it is earnestly requested that all entries may be made by four o'clock...