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...committee beg every man in Eighty-Four to remember that the officers elected, however contrary to his own wishes, will represent the desire of the majority of the class; and that therefore it is only gentlemanly to acquiesce in the result of the elections with the best possible grace, and do everything in his power to make the class day of Eighty-Four a pleasant and successful...
...developing the material out of which statesmen are made broadening the opinions of men of many states, and the very men who could if they would, and should if they could, have an influence for the better in politics, it is worth an effort in this year of grace...
There was a $225,000 fire at Havre de Grace, Md., yesterday afternoon...
FLYING RINGS.The next event was the flying rings, for which there were three entries - J. B. Walker, '84 (black); G. B. Morison, '83 (white), and T. C. Bachelder, '83 (blue). The feats of Bachelder were noted particularly for their strength, while Morison, especially in his front flyaway, excelled in grace. Walker's socket motions were good. The whole exhibition was watched with great interest and was an excellent display throughout. Bachelder's back turn-over was an especially difficult feat and well executed. The event was won by Bachelder...
...horizontal bar were, A. C. Denniston, '83; J. C. Faulkner, '86; F. B. Fay, '83; G. B. Morison, '83. Denniston did remarkably well, though suffering from a lame ankle, and his movements were throughout excellent exhibitions of strength. The movement of all the contestants were remarked for their grace, those of Faulkner especially winning applause. Faulkner won laurels by executing the giant swing and then turning and doing it backwards several times. He was awarded...