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Gales Ferry, June 8.--This afternoon for the first time, under almost perfect weather conditions the Yale University crew rowed downstream over the regular four-mile course finishing at the railroad bridge in the fast time of 20m., 40 2-5s. The crew was followed by Coach Kennedy and several substitutes in the launch. The boat spaced smoothly over the water, and the men seemed little tired by the long row. Owing to Daly's enforced absence, Ortmeyer was tried at two, and rowed extremely well...
...steadily increased its lead. About a quarter-mile from the finish the University eight heightened its stroke, but could gain only imperceptibly on the Cornell boat. Cornell was by this time nearly five lengths ahead, and raising its stroke to 36, the boat crossed the finish line in perfect form, about six and a half lengths in the lead. Harvard finished 21 4-5 seconds later, having covered the course in 10 minutes and 31 seconds...
...were completed Saturday are now ready for use, making a total of 43 courts on Jarvis and Holmes Fields available daily between 7 o'clock in the morning and 6 o'clock at night. Although the new courts are softer than the old ones, they will probably be in perfect condition after two or three weeks...
...Graduates' performance last evening was thoroughly successful and produced uproarious laughter. The play was carried through without a break and with unceasing action and spirit. Exceptionally perfect pronunciation, characteristic costumes and effective setting maintained a convincing German atmosphere...
...interested from the personal or subjective pleasure which they realize from their work; others are drawn into philanthropy by a sense of social obligation and civic pride. Earnest social work with our fellowmen should give us a practical knowledge of social conditions, and enable us to exercise a more perfect judgment in choosing the suitable remedies...