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...sport of yesterday afternoon, though favored by every other condition of weather, was marred by the element that trap shooters most fear, a strong, gusty wind. In spite of this, however, the closing competition of the present series of matches was marked by good all-round shooting in the singles, while the work done in the doubles may be fairly termed excellent. In looking over the scores in Match A it was found that Mead, '87, was tied with J. N. Austin, '88, for second place, and the shoot-off resulted in a victory for Mr. Austin. Twelve members...
...drown the voice of his supreme passion; and thus is avoided that fault which appears in some of Shakspere's historical plays, where the medley of sentiments and incidents is such that we are bewildered as by a rumbling and unintelligible noise. In the great tragedies, except Lear, this element, although constantly appearing as a living background for the principal figures, is kept distinctly subordinate: Othello is almost classic in its unity and continuity; Macbeth, although less compact, still turns on a single event; while Hamlet draws its variety and intricacy from the character of the hero, and not from...
...regatta was more importance than any mere bridge, and, backed by the two presidents above mentioned, he succeeded in securing such a modification of the plans as rendered the bridge passable by crews at all stages of the tide. By this change, the bridge, instead of becoming a disturbing element to our rowing men, will be a great source of convenience to those lovers of the sport who do not indulge in an active participation in it, since it will afford a vantagepoint from which to watch the practice of the crews on the basin beyond...
...Amherst College Senate threatened to withdraw the base-ball nine from the league if betting on the game becomes as prevalent as it was last spring. The senate are supported by a strong element in the college, who believe that "backing up" the nine by wagers is the most effective means of demoralizing the players...
That note taking is an important element of study is shown by the fact that some of the instructors in college examine the note books of those in their sections, and assign marks which are made to count a certain percentage of the year's total. Just now important an element of study note taking is, perhaps it is hard to say. Doubtless the instructor regards a good note-book in a certain degree as an index of good attendance, and good work. The value to the student is here seen in the mark that he gets. But marks cannot...