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...prevented from getting reference books for the night, because we found the library closed. In view of this fact, I should like to make the suggestion to the managers of the library, that hereafter, they leave it open till 4.15. that students like myself, may secure what books they need for the evening's reading...
...Williams "Athenxum" says: 'Now that we have a chess club, why not organize a poker club. We need one. It was the immortal Duke who said: "Many an hour is wasted in vain or frivolous conversation that might be profitably employed in holding four kings...
...that this order is, in itself, for the best. The library is a very dark place, and to study in it towards sunset, is doubtless very injurious to the eyes. But this decrease in the amount of time available for using Gore Hall only brings to mind again the need of lighting the building after dark. Why should the usefulness of this branch of the University cease at half an hour before sunset every day during the long winter when it can be of most service? This is simply a reminder to the powers that...
...settled that question once for all by establishing the Athletic Committee, and those gentlemen may as well take Harvard as she is, or go to Yale. Next come those who think foot ball all right as it is, or think the convention would have made whatever improvement can and need be made. These are few in number, and are not very fond of supporting their views with sound arguments. Then comes a large proportion of the students, who agree very nearly with the Athletic Committee; the only point of difference being in most cases that the students wish another attempt...
...peculiar distinction you make between a professional (!) such as Mr. Bancroft, and a paid coach, such as Mr. Lathrop! Perhaps in the past the coach may have been allowed to influence or decide questions foreign to his duties as coach. But that is no reason why we no longer need a coach. Be sure, gentlemen, that you are aiming at the abuse, and have not ascribed results to the wrong cause; be sure also that he whom you have chosen as your adviser is unprejudiced and impartial...