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...first drawing of the contest in Fencing was the second event. The contest elicited considerable interest. The first bout was between W. A. Henry, Jr., S. S., and S. H. Ordway, L. S. Ordway won the bout by 7 points to 3. In the second bout the contest was between W. O. Underwood, '84, and R. H. McDonald, '82. McDonald, by his peculiar manner of guarding and thrusting, provoked much laughter and applause. Underwood was the more cool and skilful, while McDonald showed great activity and quickness, although he was awkward and lacked science. The bout was awarded to Underwood...
This is a bad time for a letter from Yale, as very little is occurring here now of interest to Harvard men. Athletics, to be sure, is the all-absorbing topic, but it is as yet too early to obtain any definite idea as to what our prospects are for the coming season. As regards the crew, we can hardly say we feel hopeful; having lost three of last year's crew our chances are pretty poor, Geo. Rogers, Collins and Fuller having graduated. There are, however, besides the five of last year's crew in training a number...
Some curiosity has been expressed to know when the series of pianoforte recitals by Prof. Paine, announced in the catalogue, will take place. Much interest is taken in the propect of their continuation this year...
...addition of the tug-of-war to the intercollegiate games to be held at the New York polo grounds this spring, will add greatly to the interest of the occasion, and will create an emulation which will bring out the best men of the colleges represented. A suggestion has been made that a greater variety of events be presented at these inter-collegiate meetings, and that among other events, sparring have a prominent place. This suggestion for several reasons we can hardly deem practicable. What would be an especial objection, is the fact that the contestants in the different bouts...
...excellent arrangement the financial support of the school is assured for the ten years; but any further increase of the fund would greatly inure to the benefit of the scheme. It will not be the purpose of the school to engage in any excavations, although it will take an interest in and will study those being conducted by others. Its objects will be primarily those of a school, though of a higher school than has been supposed by some, notably by one doting father in Pennsylvania, who has written proposing immediately to place his son, now preparing for Harvard...