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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...effect is seen in a most unfortunate falling off from the excellent form in which the crew was recently rowing. This demoralization of a very promising set of men through inadequate coaching, is seriously to be regretted. In former years a similar difficulty has often been thought to explain the failure of our freshman crews at New London, and it would be a great pity to endanger once more a good chance of success by any harmful neglect in coaching...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 3/13/1895 | See Source »

...also be seen in another new piece, the work of Madeline Lucette, and entitled "Christopher, Jr." as well as in a brilliant revival of his last season's success, "The Butterflies," and other plays. Mr. Drew stands foremost in the rank of light comedians, nor is it hard to explain the cause of his unquestionable popularity. He delivers his comedy lines in a rich, nonchalant manner that is characteristic of society men, club men, and men about town. His success is due in a measure to the fact that there does not seem to be any actor at present...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Special Notice. | 3/5/1895 | See Source »

General Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army, will speak in Sanders Theatre at four o'clock this afternoon, under the auspices of the Christian Association. He will explain his social principles, and his book, "Darkest England and the Way Out," will form the basis of his remarks. The students and officers of the University and of Radcliffe are invited. The meeting is not open to the public. A special section is to be reserved for Radcliffe students. The doors will be open at 3 o'clock...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: General Booth at Sanders Theatre. | 2/20/1895 | See Source »

...feel that we must explain through this column the reason for the absence from the CRIMSON of all but the most meagre and unsatisfactory scraps of 'varsity crew news. The closing of the rowing room in the Carey Building was only a preparatory step to excluding all news of the crew from the daily papers and the college world. But news still leaked out from those who rowed on the crew until even such communications were forbidden peremptorily. Mr. Watson's ultimatum was that no news of the crew should be printed unless with his direct consent...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 2/6/1895 | See Source »

...remember the plans, the original intention was to construct the building as I have suggested. If I am mistaken, then the dormitory was poorly designed; if I am correct, will some one who knows please explain why the change to the present situation was made...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Communication. | 12/19/1894 | See Source »

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