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...other boat are there so few new men. The stroke is good, and the men get their strength well on the beginning, though at the end there is a tendency to settle. The bow is apt to roll, but with this exception the crew row in excellent form. Weld should perhaps be mentioned next to Holworthy, although there is no doubt that Matthews will press her hard for the second place. Weld rows a more finished stroke than Matthews, but the crew appears to lack material. Matthews has more strength than form, the boat rolls...
...prompt payment of subscriptions is indispensable to the success of the next meeting, as the necessary expenses are considerable; for although the intrinsic value of the prizes may be slight (and more 's the pity), yet they, in conjunction with the erection of temporary accommodation for visitors, etc., form important items of expenditure. Supported as this institution is by the approval of the President and Faculty, useful as it is in itself, and ably managed as it is by its projectors, nothing but the vigorous support of its friends is wanting to make it second to none of the valued...
...vacation "on this side." Piccadilly oozes from every square inch of his person. He "strolls" into a shop with you; asks the price of something; says, when answered, "Sixteen dollars? ah! three pounds four shillings. Yes, old man, yes, that's cheap." He corrects you frequently as to "good form," assuring you that he is right beyond question, for your expression is unknown outside "the States...
...response to "The Crew," Mr. Van Duzer was called up unexpectedly, in the absence of the captain. He said that he would not say much, for he was afraid that a habit which he had been obliged to form, in speaking for the crew, would get the better of him and he would be found dunning the company for subscriptions. He was sorry that there was still need for money, but he hoped that need would be soon supplied. The sentiment, "The University Nine, - may they beat Yale!" was received with enthusiasm. Mr. Hooper, in reply, said that at present...
...Papal palace. The stillness is only disturbed by the shouts of a detachment of the Swiss Guard, who are busied over a bowl of holy-water punch in the cellar, and the monotonous chanting of a relief-guard of bishops, who are cursing Bismarck with all the form and ceremony of the Church...