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...Harvard game. when a Princeton man made one of his fine plays, an intensely interested (and interesting) young damsel was heard clapping her hands and exclaiming: 'Do bring that dear Mr. - to me. How I would like to kiss him ! Do introduce...
...character betrays itself, with as much force as it does anywhere, in college life. In a college like this, where the social side of our characters is cultivated to such an extent that we are often accused of neglecting more substantial elements, where it is particularly true that a man is known by the company he keeps, and where social position carries with it influence, -in a college like this we often meet with persons who openly depreciate what they inwardly esteem...
...with the social customs which are undermining all the manhood of this college. It is no less edifying to hear some philosophic spirit pronounce social success a bubble which men are foolishly pursuing, and confidently declare that complete independence is the only position that can be taken by a man who has any self-respect. When this frank philosopher assures us that, whatever others may do, he will not "crook the pregnant hinges of the knee where thrift may follow fawning," we are apt to conclude that he is a disappointed aspirant for popularity...
...reasoning is sound. It is one of the conditions of civilization that the customs and precedents of the society in which we live shall influence our conduct. It is the conservative element in a state that keeps it from anarchy. But these commonplace truths are ignored by the independent man. In the face of established and recognized principles he blurts out his opinions. He thinks it is great and original to pronounce, though unsolicited, his views on college life, and the motives which he thinks should guide it. Not only does he air his notions with self-complacency...
...Harvard University Rifle Club is sadly in need of encouragement. At the present time there are hardly enough men practising to make a team, to say nothing of picking one. We urge strongly every man who enjoys shooting to become a member and to practise continuously, in order that Harvard may get together a team which will do her credit in the contests that are expected to take place during the year...