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...Amoskeag Veterans' ball took place in Smyth's Opera House, Manchester, N. H., last evening. The affair was of great brilliancy, and many noted guests were present...
...been suggested that Harvard should have a professorship of Egyptology. The foundation of a professorship of archaeology would, perhaps, be more timely at present, and more to be desired. The University of Pennsylvania has such a professorship; and, in the notable revival in classical and antiquarian studies at Harvard, it would seem that the establishment of a permanent chair in archaeology here would be an especially appropriate outcome of this increased interest. Such a professorship would add greatly to the advantages offered by Harvard for post-graduate students, and in connection with the American Institute of Archaeology its work could...
...sixteenth anniversary of the Harvard Club of New York took place at Delmonico's last evening. A fine banquet was served, at which 150 members were present. The officers for 1882 are: Francis W. Weld, president; W. S. Smith, secretary, and F. Frank Brownell, treasurer. President Arthur, Secretary of War Lincoln and Senator Hawley were expected, but sent letters in which they regretted their inability to attend. Oliver Wendell Holmes sent a sonnet, and Longfellow, Whittier and President Eliot sent letters of regret. President Eliot was fined eleven cents for not attending the meeting...
...bitter cold weather. At no time in Yale's boating career has she been able to put two eights on the water in the fall until last year. This is due to a greater number of boating men, or to an increase of interest in the sport." At present there are fifteen men in active training, as follows...
...Captain Rogers, of last year's crew, has been in New Haven two weeks and coached them. Fred. Wood, '76, S., who has so successfully done Yale's coaching for several years, will again fill that position. He will begin his duties the last part of the present term...