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...rowed by the best; for many men, who never touch an oar during their college course, would, if properly trained, have changed defeat into victory; and there should be more crews, to induce a larger number to row. Every man who will row should be tubbed daily; and every pair should be taken out twice, about fifteen minutes each time...
...completed this week. The float is the most important part remaining unfinished; the spar was expected yesterday. Four clubs have been organized, with about two hundred and fifteen members. The boats will all be ready in two week; the fleet including four six-oars, six four-oars, one pair-oar, two single-sculls...
...came not; but his father, bowed with sorrow, came at last, Saying, with a pair of ruffians he had started for the West...
...movements of the inhabitants of 17 H'y. Could it speak, tales of some queer freaks in this old room might be told. A clock which used to be kept in Mass. 27 might add to the wonder of what is coming next. This shall be an exceedingly large pair of spectacles with various names upon it, and which formerly did service perhaps as a sign. A map of the world, completely covered with names on its back, tells us this transmittendum has seen service. For variety, a snake-skin from a corner room in Hollis will answer the purpose...
...piece of paper were found; the latter bore the following: "Transmittendum. Whereas our instructor is fully persuaded he does not exist, he must 'see through a glass darkly', therefore I most respectfully request the finder to present this money to him for the purpose of buying a new pair of spectacles." The name of the donor was signed, but it had better be omitted here...