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...practically barred out, then I think many will rejoice at any fair move looking towards a change in these customs. At present lacrosse and tennis are about the only sports these men have any chance of entering. As an example of this exclusive tendency I may instance the old and new methods of "tugs-of-war" practised at Harvard. Formerly a tug-of-war was an enjoyable sport, in which some forty or fifty or more participated. Now a tug-of-war means a stern and painful struggle between eight straining athletes devoid of any great general interest...
...suppose that complete restoration of the old state of affairs would not be desirable if possible. But could not more opportunities be offered in our sports for more to enter upon them, even if not prepared to play a game equal to professionals? Cannot the old games in base-ball and foot-ball between the classes be restored...
...perambulating the college yard, uttering defiant cries of "86?" Did the freshmen think that '85 would be so inconsiderate as to interfere with their innocent pleasures? '85 and '86 I hope will always live on friendly terms. And yet '86 should remember that a certain amount of the old class feeling still lingers in the breasts of sophomores, although sternly repressed and never suffered to manifest itself except in extreme cases. Do not be too fresh, O freshmen...
...arrangement will probably be made by which all old Exeter men who desire to do so will be able to attend the centennial celebration at Exeter next June...
...have furniture to sell through the Co-operative Society are requested to bring it at once to the old gymnasium...