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...above scheme the just expectations of the public and the interest of the University have been consulted. It is worthy the attention of adventurers that the highest prize is nearly double in value to any that has been drawn in this Commonwealth for many years past. The managers solicit the patronage of the public in general, and of the friends of literature and the University in particular; and, considering the object of the lottery, anticipate their liberal attendance...
...tickets were sold at the moderate sum of five dollars each, and "quarter-tickets" were provided for the benefit of those whose interest in literature was not of an alarmingly ardent nature...
...became so absorbed in the contemplation of this depravity that I did not notice a new arrival in the gallery. At last the upturned faces of the men below made me aware that there was something of interest there besides myself. I looked around, and lo! a party of ladies were taking seats. Was this a feature of the entertainment? "Not so bad," thought I; "they must look pretty from below. A very pleasant entree for one's dinner; very, to be sure. I will leave the club...
...those who have had the benefit of Professor Baxter's instructions in Elocution during the past three months must be sorry, on his account, for the cause, and on their own, for the fact of his temporary absence. Mr. Baxter not only was interested in his work, but he was able to interest others in it; his absence is certainly not needed to make us recognize his value, and we trust that his health will soon permit him to resume his work among us. Meanwhile the College has been fortunate in securing the services of Mr. George Riddle to fill...
...taken into consideration, and the probabilities are that it will be accepted. Cornell appears to be all enthusiasm to revive a college sport for which she has so many advantages, and if the race is decided on she will probably send a formidable crew. We hope that the rowing interest will be awakened among our Freshmen, and that it will call forth the good material they undoubtedly possess. At the same time they would do well to remember the answer sent by the Columbia Freshmen, and to consider that it is their first duty to insure the success...