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...bickering which unfortunately Yale, so far as it may be represented by the pugnacious News, seems inclined to resort to. Harvard simply believes that Yale played an unfair game in the late foot-ball contest, and one contrary to the spirit of the rules, and she will, we hope, insist that the rules shall be amended or such precautions taken as will in future prevent any recurrence of such a disgraceful exhibition as was witnessed on the twenty-fifth of last month. That Yale has the misfortune of being partially represented by a paper so vengeful and vindictive...
Much unnecessary trouble will be saved if those men who have exercise cards will not also insist upon having a book made out for their use. We would strongly advise those who have neither book nor card as yet to choose the book which contains full directions, not only with regard to exercise, but also as to manner of living, etc. The price of the book is merely nominal (25 cents), and is extremely valuable...
...Chronicle except perhaps in some matters of local tone not perceptible to an outsider. Still it must not be judged by its first number. It seems to be somewhat less given to flippant frivolity than its rival, but a few ghastly specimens of Western humor, a la Danbury News, insist upon cropping...
Moreover, the challenge sent by you, and accepted by Harvard, stipulated that the time of the race should be "mutually agreed" upon, and neither party had any right to insist upon any particular hour; and in refusing to compromise, Harvard assumed a position which was not in accordance with the agreement. Yours truly...
...that were open. The rest of the audience very properly hissed him. Some men seem to have a mania for closing windows, however disagreeable the close air may be to others. This is done in many of the recitations, and it is to be hoped that the section will insist upon its right to hiss...