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...game was, with one exception, perfectly gentlemanly and played in the proper spirit by both elevens; and we are glad to say that the Yale freshmen set a most excellent example to their 'Varsity eleven, which, it is hoped, they will in the future have the good sense to follow...
...operative Society desire that particular notice should be drawn to the recently issued "Regulations and Announcements" of the society. A pamphlet has been issued containing detailed directions to members for their dealings with the society and with the affiliated tradesmen. The constitution and laws of the society follow. It is very important that all members examine carefully these rules and conform to them as far as possible...
...Historical Society also might follow this method of work; for, no matter how numerous the courses in that department, in almost every chapter of history there are plenty of questions and controversies that can profitably be discussed. If I knew whether the Art Club was formed for the encouragement and patronage of amateur artistic talent, or for the advancement of archaeological researches, I should know whether to recommend to it this method of work...
...which have become known universally as "Yale tricks." The new freshmen on the foot-ball field are daily cuffed, thumped and trampled upon until, in their desperation, they retaliate and finally learn to play the game which meets the condemnation of every one except a few "Yale supporters," who follow the team about, forced by the public opinion of their college to wave the blue handkerchiefs, sport the blazing society pins, and applaud the "thug like" playing which is greeted by everybody else with disapprobation and hisses...
...training of women, and the consequent improvement of the schools wherein many become teachers, have already been incalculable. In the face of the good so easily and smoothly accomplished, there is no whisper of disapproval or even satire in England. Harvard is wealthy, and could have well afforded to follow the dignified and liberal example of the English universities. Instead of that she has only permitted women students to halt at her back door, allowing her professors to assume burdens which she shirks herself. Women have as yet nothing to thank her for, though they have need to be grateful...