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...reference to American entries in England will have no serious effect upon the Watkins Glen Regatta. The difficulty all arises from the definition, or rather want of definition, of the word "Amateur." None of the authorities agree in the matter, and it would seem advisable to arrive at some distinct international understanding on the point. Bell's Life says that some clubs include artisans and mechanics in their definition, while others do not, and therefore every one must decide for himself. The real trouble is, not in the definition of the word "Amateur," but in that of "Gentleman," many persons...
...fine actress, and to have been more popular once than even Materna. She must have had a fine voice when she was Prima Donna soprano at the Imperial Opera House of Vienna, but fine voices seldom last long. Her greatest merit now seems to be a distinct articulation, as we could easily follow her words, especially when she sang Liszt's version of Lorelei; and here, too, she showed her voice to better advantage than in the first selection, which is somewhat too high...
There are two distinct associations, the Rifle Corps and the Rifle Club. One of these has on its shingle H. R. C., and the aim of this association is, I believe, military drill and discipline such as will fit its members, at some future date, to occupy enviable positions in the Cadet Corps and other "crack" militia organizations of similar character. The other has on its shingle H. U. R. C., - in full, Harvard University Rifle Club, - and although such discipline is observed in it as to insure the safety of its members and the public at large, still...
...wisdom of excluding all other colleges from the race with Yale has been too well shown to be questioned; and from the interest in that race all other races, such as this one with Columbia, will seriously detract. Too much caution cannot be taken to keep the Yale race distinct from all others, and to avoid everything which will lessen its importance. Therefore, while we are glad that Columbia and Harvard are to meet on the water again this year, we must say we hope it will be for the last time, whatever the result; and we would earnestly deprecate...
...Every college has a distinct individuality which impresses itself upon its college literature. Thus Princeton is noted for its blue-blooded Presbyterianism and 'codfish' aristocracy; Harvard for its Cockneyisms; Yale for its sports and fast people; Columbia for its apish English manners; Dartmouth for its country 'greenhorns'; Amherst for its shrewd Yankees; Trinity for its ancient church foundations; Union for its old Knickerbocker aristocracy; Hamilton for Western 'shoddy'; and Cornell for its progressiveness...