Word: extras
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...custom to fine heavily any crew that interferes with the course of the University boat. Perhaps the treasury of our H. U. B. C. might be advantageously filled in this way. At all events, if beginners would keep on neutral water, and coxswains would exercise a little extra care, the course of the Crew might be made smoother than it is at present...
...Extra dishes ordered...
...earnestly hope that Harvard may be represented in the American Henley. It seems most practicable to enter our Crew for the eight-oared race, in which they would probably meet Princeton and Columbia. This would not interfere with our Yale race, nor would it demand much extra work on the part of the Crew. Less practicable, but still more desirable, would be the entry of a four-oar, as only with a four-oar can we meet Cornell. There are several difficulties in the way of this course which do not present themselves in the case of an eight-oared...
Growler is an ungrateful fellow. I fear that he exaggerates slightly. I am sure all this extra work is useful, and I have the greatest confidence in the judgment of the Faculty. But what if Growler's health breaks down? I shall be to blame. It is well to be conscientious and elect hard courses, but if anybody ever asks my advice again I shall say, "If you want to get the greatest good out of your college course, and are prepared to bear the scorn of mark worshippers, take solid electives. But if you want to shine upon...
There will be thirty tickets offered at five dollars apiece, entitling the holder to use the repaired boats for the spring season. Should more than thirty be required, the extra tickets will be six dollars apiece. The increase of price is necessitated by the great expense at which the Committee will be to prepare boats for so many...