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...Harvard Union is to be congratulated on finishing another year of its successful existence as a college organization. The interest which has been shown throughout the year in the debates has exceeded that of former years, the numbers of the society have increased very materially, and its foothold as a college organization has been strengthened in many ways. The success of the Union is well attested by the fact that it was largely instrumental in inducing the faculty to give up English 6, and although that course will probably be revived next year, the increased interest in the debates will...
Advices from Columbia say that the interest in the freshman crew is increasing. The number of men in training is twenty-one. The average age of the candidates is 17 1-2. As several of the men are very light, the average weight is only 150 lbs. The average of the twelve heaviest men is 159 5-6. The Spectator says of them...
...response to the invitation published yesterday, a number of gentlemen met last evening, in Holyoke 35, to consider the advisability of forming a canoe club at Harvard. Among those present were many who take an active interest in the sport, and several gentlemen who were unable to attend were represented by proxy. The balloting for officers of the new club resulted as follows : Commodore. T. Dunham, '85 ; vice-commodore, P. L. Livingstone, '85 ; secretary-treasurer, A. G. Webster, '85. Messrs. T. L. Frothingham, '84, and Webster, '85, were constitute a committee on by-laws. It was voted that the club...
...significant fact that the confidence of the freshmen has led them into the startling belief that eventually they will be able to constitute a university crew in themselves. This remarkable exhibition of assurance would never be indulged in did the university possess a quarter of the ambition and interest that has been a noble characteristic of the crew. Harvard enjoyed a peculiarly easy victory last year ; from present appearances it is evident that in the coming race it will have the further satisfaction of a walk-over...
...Union university canvass, which has been in progress during the past fortnight for first and second choice for presidential candidates will be announced. For purposes of comparison the result of the canvass in February 1880 will be announced at the same time. The meeting will undoubtedly be of much interest and a large attendance is expected...