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Soren, Mandell and Field entered for the pole vault. All went over at 8 ft. 7 1/2 in., but Field dropped out at 9 3/4 in. The bar was then put up to 9 ft. 10 in. or over the college record, but neither Soren or Mandell went over. In his last try Soren slightly dislocated his shoulder...
...certainly ought to provide food of good quality and well cooked; and with a capable and conscientious steward it would undoubtedly provide such food. Without exception, every student with whom I have talked about Memorial Hall has expressed a desire to have Mr. Balch removed and a competent man put in his place - a man who will give us food that we can eat. The repeated assertions of the directors, that they have full confidence in Mr. Balch, does not inspire the other boarders with confidence. The directors say that they know of no grounds on which to base...
...second trial. At this point the tallest stewards in the association were in demand. After three good tries Mandell failed at 9 feet. At 9 ft. Soren cleared the bar by several inches, causing great excitement. The applause was prolonged for some time. The bar was then put at 9 ft. 9 in., a quarter of an inch above the record; at this height Soren baulked at the first attempt, but his pole knocked off the bar. Considerable laughter was caused by the frantic efforts of the stewards to put the bar in place. On the third...
...vaulting 9 feet, 6 inches, the bar was undoubtedly cleared by more than enough to beat the record, but when the bar was finally put at 9 feet, 9 inches, Mr. Soren was too tired to repeat the performance...
...Williams Sewing Machine works, the largest machine shops in Canada, have been destroyed by fire. Several hundred hands are put out of employment, and the loss is between...