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Of the verse in the number "The Ascetic Speaks," by Mr. Paulding, is clearly the best. It shows, contrary to an opinion of happily decreasing prevalence, that the new free-verse form and genuine poetic expression are not incomparable. The poem possesses a depth of thought and feeling coupled with...
Too much credit cannot be given to the editors for their sound execution of the important and stupendous task of issuing such a book. To W. B. Southworth '18 particularly belongs the praise for unselfish and unceasing labor.
The interests of the moment are further represented by a too long drawn out ironical criticism of Billy Sunday, which W. L. Prosser '18 has thrown into the form of a communication from Satan. The idea is more piquant than the execution.
"In the execution of plays and the so-called hidden ball deception, Harvard is certainly more advanced, but deceptive plays are not so sure of success as a strong and powerful attack.
Some daring innovator conceived the idea of throwing tooth-picks in bunches. This was quickly taken up by a score of imitators, although it was somewhat frowned upon by the members of the old school. There was the usual number of reckless persons who did not hesitate to throw ice...