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...that before any games were played, while last season there were several instances of nines dropping out after their first defeat, and causing a general mixup in the arrangement of games. Under the new system no inconvenience could be caused by any withdrawals, as the nines below would simply move up in the list, but in spite of this it is gratifying to note that the "bumping" system of competition has been sccessful in preserving the organization of nines which have met with an uninterrupted series of defeats...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 5/9/1898 | See Source »

Within the last few days a decided improvement has been made in the floats of the Weld Boat Club. The spaces between the three bridges have been boarded over and when the railings have been taken away, there will be much more available room in which to move the boats about...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fact and Rumor. | 5/7/1898 | See Source »

Thus the feeling grew until it reached culmination last evening. That the decision is for the best, we feel sure even those still opposed to the move, will grant in the end. It had to come, and like other steps which have been inevitable, will we think, prove one of progress...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 4/13/1898 | See Source »

...move was felt to be advisable for several reasons. First, because of the dangers due to unavoidable overcrowding in the old location which led to the reducing of the number of seats last year and which have made a move inevitable in the eyes of the Corporation. Second, because while in the eyes of the Corporation there are no objections to the new site on the ground of danger, 1500 more people can be seated and much more space be left available for the classes and graduates. Thirdly, the vote to move was carried because the majority felt that...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: TREE EXERCISES TO BE MOVED. | 4/13/1898 | See Source »

There were a number of speeches made in opposition, although the final vote was 5-1 in favor of the affirmative. The arguments brought up by this side were, that it would be better to shut out the audience entirely and stick to the old exercises than move to a new location, and that the exercises as held last year would be preferable to any that could be held in the Delta. It was further proposed that the new programme be adopted for exercises in the old place...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: TREE EXERCISES TO BE MOVED. | 4/13/1898 | See Source »