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...chapel is a large commodious room on the ground floor; but in spite of its cheerful, comfortable appearance, it is a pleasant move from the sight of its many empty chairs, to a small cosy parlor-where some of the chairs are not empty...
...scene of this happy occurrence. For many years the students have suffered under a ranking system which found little favor in any quarter. Even the faculty would have been glad to effect a change, had any suggested itself to them. As they did nothing, the students began to move in the matter. Seeing that the cause was a good one, the faculty had a conference with members of the upper classes. The result was very satisfactory, and a committee of undergraduates was selected to draw up a new scheme for ranking, to be submitted to the faculty. This committee...
...short by the questions of the fair ones. "Do you have rooms like this at Harvard?" "Oh, yes," we reply, as we gaze aghast at the oil paintings, damask curtains, satin upholstery, and statuary that surround us. Here a suppressed sneer is heard and we at once move out into the corridor. We go to the library, a wilderness of black walnut shelves, glass doors, carved tables, Ouida's novels, and long haired grinds. We snub the library, but maintain silence when we are informed that "you can get in, even after four o'clock." Another corridor, a door...
...last year's race. The three vacant slides are those of Scott, No. 7; parrott, No. 6 and peters, No. 5. It is improbable that any of these men will row. This leaves three places to be filled, though in all probability some of the old men will move farther down the boat, and the new men will have to occupy the seats vacated. There are several promising men among the candidates who offered themselves on Saturday, that is to say, they are strong well made, and possess the necessary weight. As to the most important point to be considered...
Columbia has accepted the challenge of the Yale Chess Club, and the games have already been begun. Two games are being played, each side having the first move...