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...brisk run of a mile or two, being the daily exercise. As spring came on, and the men began to row on the water, the need of a good coach became more and more apparent. A meeting of boating men was accordingly held, and it was decided to employ Chainey, an English Coach, who was said to possess wonderful qualities as an oarsman and trainer. Chainey accordingly came, but it was soon found that he was not what he had been cracked up to be, and that the men were not improving under his care. He was therefore discharged...
...gives away a ticket aids in destroying the character of Class Day. Last year a goody was overheard boasting that she had twenty yard tickets. She had gone to each man in her entry and asked for "just one for herself." Tradesmen's clerks about Harvard Square employ the same tactics. No word of reproof is needed in regard to such carelessness...
...encouraging signs for the progress of this University is the growing use of the Library. It may be well enough to show that we have more students than any other college, that we have the ablest professors, the finest museums, and the largest library; but if we do not employ these advantages, our boast is vain. We have all heard time and time again of the slight mental strength gained, by passively taking our facts and ideas through the handy medium of a lecture. As far as real drill goes, listening to lectures affects our minds about as watching other...
...friends of the artist. Devils are easily drawn and are found oft repeated in blank spaces. Reminiscences of the ballet and bal masque give pleasing diversity to the books of many idlers. Then, too, there are details of Greek cut, goodies, professors, and many other subjects which employ their pencils, Pictures of pugilistic encounters should not be omitted from the list...
...college or a general enough appreciation of her needs, to pass such resolutions." Some of our more ardent friends of the prayer petition are inclined to contend that in this very particular Harvard is still at the van, for by abolishing compulsory prayers, our athletic teams can, if necessary, employ the additional time thus gained in athletic work. But without considering the matter from so low a standpoint, we can appreciate the spirit of the students of Yale in thus voluntarily submitting to such inconvenience. The action speaks well for the determined attitude of the college with respect...