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...which said that: "The class of '87 is the largest class that has entered the university for five years, and if every succeeding class is morally, mentally, intellectually, and physically superior to its predecessors as we are to our brethren of '86, Cornell will, in a few years, lead the world," was received with terrific applause." The town authorities were completely deceived and made speeches in honor of '87; street parades and general rejoicings follows, and the whole party finally returned home at 2.30 A. M., by a special chartered train, having, at the end, paid squarely for their spree...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A WELL EXECUTED TRICK PLAYED BY THE CORNELL SOPHOMORES. | 3/4/1884 | See Source »

...present small shadow of an army. In time of trouble the nation will have to depend for the most part on leaders chosen from the more intelligent citizens. In this class the college graduate figures prominently and should in case of sudden need be prepared to take the lead in upholding principles or repelling foreign enemies. How much better it would have been for all concerned if twenty-three years ago the men who were preparing to take the field from Harvard and, in fact, from all parts of the country had even some slight knowledge of their new business...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 3/4/1884 | See Source »

...which are a means of recreation, and form no part of the regular college curriculum, belongs principally to the students, we object to the appointment by the college authorities of instructors in athletics, without giving the students a voice in such appointment. For the appointment of unsatisfactory instructors might lead to the seeking, on the part of individuals, of outside instruction, thus tending to defeat the general purpose of the resolutions against professionalism...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Petition against the Athletic Resolutions. | 3/1/1884 | See Source »

Oxford and Cambridge Universities lead in last year's football contests in England. The former with a record of 11 games won and 1 lost, the latter with 9 games won and 7 lost...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FACT AND RUMOR. | 2/25/1884 | See Source »

Hilton claims the lead in musical instruments. With twelve occupants there are seven pianos, two violins, one cello and one banjo...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FACT AND RUMOR. | 2/21/1884 | See Source »