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...cases is too apt to become narrowed into scholastic channels. But like all other institutions which are good in themselves, it is liable to much abuse, and the members of societies ought to be extremely careful that they do not bring upon themselves public displeasure by such abuse. Societies gotten together for the sole purpose of the consumption of the juice of the grape are hurtful in the extreme; although they may give at the time some passing pleasure, yet their whole effect is necessarily abnormal and unproductive of any good results whatsoever. Let the society system be protected...
...scratch races to be held this noon form one of the pleasantest features in the athletic annals of the year. The races for senior eights are generally well contested, and the crews, though hastily gotten together, often row in really good form. The race between freshman eights serve the same purpose as does the clown in a circus. It is to be hoped, however, that the eighty-nine crews will not be wrought to such a pitch of enthusiasm as to attempt to drive their boats through the sea wall, as did the freshman crews of last year. The four...
...state of apathy. The Dunham Club, which supplies excellent facilities for boating practice, has seen its best days. The inter-class races as a rule are spiritless contests in which the participants are the only ones very much interested. Boating has been on a decline, and men have gotten their exercise from other sources. The wide popularity of tennis has taken many good men who might have had their exercise on the water. The crew men and those within the aquatic circle sorely regret this state of affairs. Strong efforts to revive boating interest will be made. Just what direction...
That the house is old-fashioned, the window devices bear witness. One must press a spring on the side of the casing to open the lower sashes,- the upper sashes remain as the long-for-gotten carpenter placed them...
...work was first used in a series of lectures delivered by the doctor before the class in his ladies gymnasium. The doctor treats the subject of emergencies and self-preservation in time of danger in a practical manner that will commend the book to the public. It is neatly gotten up and full of illustrations...