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...know that to many, to point out facts means either approving or condemning them. We therefore wish it distinctly understood that while we mention these facts because they are matters of importance to our University, we would also have it understood that we know they arise from causes at present unavoidable. Some day we hope it will be possible to pursue a different, and what we cannot help calling, a more liberal-minded plan...
...more runs were made on either side, although in the 2d, 3d, 4th, and 5th innings Harvard had a man left on third. In the 9th innings, with two men out and two on bases, Fessenden hit a splendid fly to right, which was taken by Clark - thus ending the game. Had it gone but two feet higher we must have got two runs. Wilbur's umpiring was admirable. The score follows...
...have you seen Crabbe's Tales?" Young lady (scornfully) - "I was not aware that crabs had tails." Literary young man (covered with confusion) - "I beg your pardon. I should have said, read Crabbe's Tales." Young lady (angrily scornful) - "And I was not aware that red crabs had tails either." Exit young man. - Unidentified Exchange...
...Medical Schools, and candidates for the degree of A. M. this year will be allowed 5 Yard and 2 Memorial tickets on the payment of two dollars ($2). These last will be given only to those who apply in person. Packages which are not claimed on either of these days will be sold to members of the class. Undergraduates, and all employees of the College will be provided for by the Committee at a later date...
...results are - well, I say to the public generally very gratifying, but to myself I acknowledge that some surprise is mixed with my gratification. Now, the thing that I have been puzzling my brains over is, why I should be surprised. In a University where the curve can affect either a ball or a mark indifferently; where the men who want to learn the most and study hardest get the lowest marks; where an instructor marks on the English system, and assures you, as he gives you sixty per cent, that this would entitle you to honors at Oxford...