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...Memorial when a stranger fails to remove his hat, that any further arguments on this head would be tedious. No one who wishes to be considered a gentleman should join in such an exhibition of childish ill manners. Any stranger who should be the recipient of such an outbreak would regard the boarders at the Hall as absolutely devoid of politeness. It is to be hoped that yesterday's disorder will not be repeated...
Hitherto, our College has been singularly fortunate in escaping damage by fire. As is the case in France and Germany, where fires are equally rare, the complete occupation of most of our buildings by tenants who are active in suppressing the first outbreak of flame is a strong protection against serious injury. That this fire, breaking out as it did in the middle of the day, was so destructive, can only be attributed to its origin in a room unused by day, and to the misfortune attending the first well-meant efforts of the fire department...