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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...duties of an officer of one of these clubs may not be very heavy, but they teach him the important principle of responsibility which is all important in after life. This training in management and responsibility which the clubs give, is not, we believe, offered by any other branch of the University...
...will be generally admitted that there are some features of past winter meeting which should go by the board. The wrestling events can be dropped with advantage. The number of men who are interested in this branch of athletics is not large, and the bouts are always stupid and tiresome. The spectators, as well as the athletes, like events that go with more snap. The fencing and broadswords contests of last year were new and interesting. The executive committee of the II. A. A. should exert itself to make up programs which will be as far as possible fresh...
...Princeton, the most important country college is certainly not the superior of these two, both of which are near cities. It seems that location has less influence than enthusiasm and college spirit in keeping these three universities in the lead in athletics. The determination to win in every possible branch of athletics prevades the whole college and brings out many candidates for the teams. It is reasonable to suppose, then that the site nearer the city will certainly not check the growth of a like spirit in Columbia. And the conditions for its development will be present. And the conditions...
...Cambridge branch of the Indian Rights Association and the Cambridge branch of the Massachusetts Indian Association will unite in holding a public meeting in Sanders Theatre tomorrow night at 7.45. The President of the Cambridge branch of the Indian Rights Association will preside. Dr. Austin Abbott, Dean of the New York Law School and Professor J, B. Thayer will speak on the condition of the Indians under existing laws, and the need of further legislation. All members of the University and others interested are invited...
...decorations on the body represent the participants in the ancient contests for the laurel-wreath which is held aloft by the goddess of victory. The herald stands with his trumpet to his mouth and announces the winner. "Athlonika" is inscribed upon the body and there is also palm branch and seals of Harvard and Yale...